Learning Support Assistant

Connex Education; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join their team in Chesterfield. This role offers the chance to work full-time or part-time in various primary schools, supporting students who require additional help. With immediate start options and both short-term and long-term positions available, this is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on young lives. The organization provides comprehensive training and career progression opportunities, ensuring you have the tools to succeed in your role. If you are compassionate and eager to support education, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Free access to skills development courses

Funded formal qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Refresher training

Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school or care setting is beneficial.
• Compassionate and caring approach to working with children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in small groups or one-to-one with students needing extra help.
• Engage with young people and build rapport.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Adaptability

Compassion

Engagement with young people

Education

Level 2 SEND

Level 3 Teaching and Learning

Level 4 HLTA

Level 5 TEFL

Tools

Teaching Assistant Toolkit

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Chesterfield

£400-£600 per week (dependent on experience)

About the role

Connex Education work with multi academy trusts such as Flying High trust to provide supply staff.

We are currently seeking dedicated learning support assistants to work full-time or part-time in various primary schools. As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll be supporting pupils in small groups or one-to-one with students who need extra help.

Assignment Details

Roles are available for immediate start, with both short-term and long-term positions on offer.

Person Specification

• Experience working with children in a school, care or nursery setting is beneficial
• Transferable skills such as communication, patience, and adaptability
• Compassionate and caring approach to working with children
• Positive attitude towards education
• Ability to build rapport and engage with young people

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE paid weekly
• Free access to our Teaching Assistant Toolkit skills development package comprising over 24 courses
• Funded formal qualifications, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL
• Career progression via our TA to Tutor conversion course
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

If you’re interested in this rewarding opportunity or would like to discuss other supply positions in Nottingham schools, please apply today. Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity.