Learning Support Assistant

Vision for Education; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency seeks a School Learning Support Assistant in Bolton. The role involves supporting the class during the teacher's absence and providing one-on-one SEND support. Candidates should have experience working with children, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of the primary curriculum. This position offers training, excellent rates, and a supportive work environment with a focus on continuous improvement in education.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Generous referral bonus scheme

Access to dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience in a school, residential, or other work with children and young people.
• Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a positive role model.
• Ability to provide empathy and respond to individuals effectively.
• Recent experience in either KS1 or KS2.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude towards learning.

Responsibilities

• Support the class in the teacher’s absence.
• Help maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
• Provide SEND support, working closely with children.
• Support learning across Maths, English, and Science.

Skills

Experience with children and young people

Strong communication skills

Ability to provide empathy

Behaviour management skills

Adaptability

Knowledge of primary curriculum

Job description

About the role

School Learning Support

Bolton

£1778- £1900 salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications.

Contract dates

Jan 26– July 26

The school and role

A school within the Bolton local authority is seeking a dedicated School Learning Support Assistant.

In this role, you will help maintain a positive and productive learning environment, including supporting the class in the teacher’s absence. Strong behaviour management skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to identify tasks that support the smooth running of the classroom are essential.

You may be placed in either KS1 or KS2, so confidence in supporting learning across Maths, English, and Science at varying ability levels is required. The role will also involve some 1 : 1 SEND support, working closely with children throughout the school day.

We are looking for someone who is adaptable, resilient, and knowledgeable about both the primary curriculum and effective approaches to supporting pupils with SEND.

Requirements

To be considered for the Teaching Assistant, you will :

• Experience in a school, residential or other work with children and young people.
• Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a positive role model.
• Ability to provide empathy, being aware and responding to individuals effectively.
• Will have recent experience working in either KS1 or KS2 or who understands the key components of both areas of primary education.
• A constructive and positive attitude towards learning and development.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents.
• A desire to work within a school that values continuous improvement and professional growth.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offer

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development including Maths, Sensory, SEND and Inference and other free online training packages.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.