Learning Support Assistant

Job Ad: Year 5 Teaching Assistant

Position: Year 5 Teaching Assistant (September 2024 – ongoing)
Location: Woolwich, South East London
Type: Full-time
Salary:£95 per day

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting on behalf of our partnership school for an LSA to join a Year 5 classroom. This position will include supporting a young child on a 1:1 basis. The pupil struggles with building relationships and as such we are looking for a positive role model to work with her on these skills.

Your Role:

• Assist in planning and leading engaging, educational activities.
• Support Year 5 pupils in their academic and personal development.
• Ensure a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Provide one-on-one and small group support to pupils.
• Help with classroom management and organisation.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and staff.
• Observe and document pupils’ progress and development.

NOTE: All applicants must have experience working in an SEN Capacity in some way or another. Be that personal experience with a famiily member or supporting a child in a primary or secondary school who has a variation of SEN.

Qualifications:

• GCSEs; relevant certification or degree in education preferred.
• Experience working with children, especially in an educational setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for working with children.
• Team player with flexibility and adaptability.

Why Join Us:

• Access to an online diary and booking notifications
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on young learners.
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• A personal consultant who will support you through vetting and into work placements.

If this position is not quite what you are looking for, then please still get in touch to register so we can provide you with other opportunities to support your career in education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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