Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Hazel Grove; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education seeks a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team in Hazel Grove. This full-time role involves providing essential support to students with special educational needs, helping them thrive in a nurturing classroom environment. Responsibilities include assisting teachers with individual education plans, monitoring student progress, and offering one-on-one support. The position promises a rewarding experience in a supportive educational setting, with opportunities for involvement in extracurricular activities. If you are passionate about making a difference in students' lives and have the required qualifications, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Supportive educational environment

Potential for permanent role

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths are essential.
• Experience with special educational needs is required.

Responsibilities

• Support students with special educational needs in the classroom.
• Assist teachers in implementing individual education plans.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Patience

Empathy

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

First Aid certification

Job description

Location: North West England, Greater Manchester, Hazel Grove

Job Type: Contract, Full-Time

Primary Industry: Education and Training

Salary: £89 - £100 Per day

As a Learning Support Assistant in Hazel Grove, Greater Manchester, you will be responsible for providing support to students with special educational needs or disabilities within an educational setting. Your primary role will involve assisting teachers in implementing individual education plans, monitoring student progress, and providing one-to-one support as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting students with special educational needs or disabilities in the classroom
• Assisting teachers in implementing individual education plans
• Providing one-to-one support to students as required
• Monitoring and recording student progress
• Assisting with classroom management and behaviour support
• Supporting students during educational outings and extracurricular activities

Minimum Requirements:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Experience working with children or young adults with special educational needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience in a similar role within an educational setting
• Knowledge of special educational needs and disabilities
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine interest in supporting students' learning
• Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
• First Aid certification

Additional Information:

• Contract role with full-time hours
• Work within a supportive educational environment
• Potential for involvement in extracurricular activities

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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