Learning Support Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Blyth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate, proactive LSA's to support pupils with SEN at a primary school in Blyth on a full-time basis. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, delivering intervention sessions and adapting to diverse learning needs in collaboration with the Class Teachers.

Hours are 08:30–15:30, with a September start. Candidates should have a relevant qualification (desirable) and hold Right to Work in the UK, plus be prepared for DBS checks and provide two references.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in UK schools.
• Desirable qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN on 1:1 and small group basis.
• Deliver intervention sessions to boost pupil progress.
• Develop understanding of different needs and learning styles with classroom staff.
• Support across the school during break and lunchtimes as required.

Skills

Relationship building

Resilience

Proactive attitude

Right to work UK

Education

Supporting Teaching & Learning or Childcare qualification (desirable)

Job description

Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate, proactive and enthusiastic LSA's to support the learning of pupils in one of our inspirational Primary Schools across in Blyth on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to build positive relationships with pupils and have a long-term, positive impact on their lives, progress and development.

About the Role:

• The role will involve supporting pupils with varied SEN and challenging behaviour on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups. The different types of SEN that pupils have may include ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD and PMLD.
• The role will also involve delivering intervention sessions to small groups of pupils to boost their understanding and progress
• A key part of the role will be to develop an understanding of the different needs and learning styles of different pupils within the classroom, working closely alongside Class Teachers and colleagues to establish this.
• The role will also involve supporting across the School at break times and lunchtimes as required.

About the School:

• The role is based in an inspirational Primary School in Blyth.
• There are opportunities to support the pupils across the School from EYFS-Year 6.
• The School has an outstanding supportive culture and Leadership Team, where staff work as a Team within classrooms to provide high standards of support to pupils.

Pay, Hours and Contract:

• Pay - Between 88-110 per day
• Hours - 08.30-15.30
• Start Date - September
• Location - Blyth

Experience/Qualifications and Requirements:

• A Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification (desired)
• Experience of working with Children in Schools in the UK

• An ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.
• A resilient, proactive, and positive nature

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional references that cover the last two years

About Prospero:

• Prospero Teaching is a Supply Agency that has branches across the world. We provide day-to-day, short-term and long-term cover.
• We also offer a range of free CPD Certified Training to allow you to keep your skills, knowledge and understanding current and up to date.