Learning Assistant

Myatt Garden Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Myatt Garden Primary School in London is seeking a dedicated classroom support assistant to help with maths and English activities, support pupils, and monitor progress.

You will work as part of a team, communicate with families, help manage emotions and behaviour, and maintain accurate records of pupil development. Training available.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Maths or equivalent (minimum).
• Level 2 English or equivalent (minimum).
• Experience of working with or caring for children.
• Experience of communicating with a wide range of people from different backgrounds.
• Understanding of the educational and social needs of children.
• Basic knowledge of IT to effectively support the pupils (or willingness to train).
• A knowledge of some of the emotional, behavioural and social difficulties that may create barriers to learning.
• Experience of supporting children to regulate their emotions.
• Basic understanding of child development and learning.
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.
• Ability to deal with challenging behaviour.
• Able to act on own initiative.
• Able to observe, monitor and keep accurate records on children’s progress.

Skills

Level 2 Maths

Level 2 English

Experience with children

Communication with diverse backgrounds

Understanding needs of children

IT basics

Emotion regulation support

Observation and record-keeping

Teamwork

Initiative

Dealing with challenging behaviour

Self-motivation

Education

Level 2 Maths

Level 2 English

Job description

• Level 2 Maths or equivalent (minimum)
• Level 2 English or equivalent (minimum)
• Experience of working with or caring for children
• Experience of communicating with a wide range of people from different backgrounds
• Understanding of the educational and social needs of children
• Basic knowledge of IT to effectively support the pupils (or willingness to train)
• A knowledge of some of the emotional, behavioural and social difficulties that may create barriers to learning
• Experience of supporting children to regulate their emotions
• Basic understanding of child development and learning
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
• Ability to deal with challenging behaviour
• Able to act on own initiative
• Able to observe, monitor and keep accurate records on children’s progress