Learning Support Assistant - SEN
Are you a recent graduate who would like love to work in a warm and friendly primary school as a learning support assistant in order to gain more experience prior to embarking on a teacher-training course?
Maybe you have experience already working with young people but would like to formalise this experience in a primary school setting?
Perhaps you have been thinking about teacher training but you are eager to gain vital class-based experience first before jumping in?
The successful candidate will provide support to students with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities, ensuring that they are able to access the curriculum and achieve their full potential.
* £90 - £100 per day, dependent on experience
* Bristol, Bedminster – BS3 - with onsite parking or easily accessible by public transport
* Outstanding Ofsted rated primary school
* Long-term & full-time until at least July 2025
Responsibilities:
* Supporting students in small groups or on a one-to-one basis, as directed by the class teacher or SENCO
* Assisting with the planning and delivery of lessons, activities, and resources that are tailored to individual needs
* Monitoring and recording progress and achievements of students, and providing feedback to teachers and parents/carers
* Promoting positive behaviour and social interaction among students, and intervening when necessary to manage challenging behaviour
* Helping to maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment that is conducive to learning and well-being of all students
Requirements:
* Graduate in a relevant field such as psychology or criminology OR a good education background (GCSE’s in Maths and English) plus prior experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant
* Good knowledge of the national curriculum and different teaching strategies that can be used to support students with SEND
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents/carers, and external agencies
* A positive, empathetic, and patient attitude, and the ability to remain calm under pressure
If you are a dynamic and committed Learning Support Assistant with a passion for teaching and a desire to make a real difference to the lives of young students, we would love to hear from you - please apply online or for further information contact Academics LTD Bristol office and speak to Janine Robinson
Please note: Academics are a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, and relevant references will be required. Academics is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
