KS1 Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Northwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a primary school in Northwich. The successful candidate will support students' learning needs, implement individualized support plans, and collaborate closely with the class teacher. Ideal applicants are passionate about education and may hold a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification. The role starts in September and offers £90-£100 per day, with potential for a long-term position.

Benefits

Free child protection and prevent duty training

Full assistance for DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with learning and emotional needs is a plus.
• Safeguarding training can be completed upon registration.

Responsibilities

• Work with the class teacher to identify students needing support.
• Create and implement individualised learning support plans.
• Maintain communication with teachers and parents regarding student progress.

Skills

Good knowledge of current teaching techniques and behaviour management

A genuine passion for contributing to the academic development of young students

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Teaching Personnel are currently working with a Primary school based in Northwich who are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work within their KS1 department. This is an OFSTED rated ‘Outstanding’ school with great transport links between Middlewich, Winsford and Runcorn.

This is a great opportunity for an individual who is considering a career in teaching and seeking experience within a mainstream primary school.

About the role:

• Start-date: September
• Ongoing/long-term, full-time role
• Opportunity to earn £90-£100 per day (dependent on experience)

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to identify students who require additional learning/behavioural/emotional support. You will then create and implement individualised learning support plans where necessary; this will include English, Maths and reading. Interventions may be 1-1 or in small groups, dependent on the needs of the students. It is crucial to maintain excellent communication with the teacher and parents/carers of students, to provide updates on both their academic progress and behavioural progress.

What we’re looking for:

• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification desirable (not essential)
• Good knowledge of current teaching techniques and behaviour management
• A genuine passion for contributing to the academic development of young students
• Safeguarding training (can be done upon registering with Teaching Personnel)

If you’re interested in applying for this role, please upload your CV and a consultant will be in contact within 2 working days.

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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