Learning Support Assistant

Cheadle Primary School; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheadle Primary School is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to support children’s learning in a primary setting. The role requires at least one year of relevant experience, NVQ Level 2/3, and literacy/numeracy skills.

The ideal candidate will understand curriculum development, child development principles, and be able to plan actions for pupils at risk of underachievement. ICT proficiency and strong communication will be essential for collaboration in a school team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children’s learning in an educational setting; speech and language interventions desirable.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent).
• Literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths.
• Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice.
• Understanding of curriculum matters; can contribute to curriculum development, planning, evaluation and implementation.
• In-depth understanding of areas of learning (English, maths, science, SEND, Early Years).
• Understanding of child development principles and learning processes.
• Ability to plan effective actions for pupils at risk of underachieving.
• Effective use of ICT to support learning.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; team player with initiative.

Skills

Experience with children

NVQ Level 2/3

Literacy & Numeracy NVQ2

Policies & codes of practice

Curriculum development

Subject knowledge English/Maths/SEND/E

Child development principles

Action planning for underachieving

ICT for learning

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork & initiative

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 for Teaching Assistants

Literacy and numeracy at NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths

Job description

About You:

We are looking for someone with:

• Atleast a year of experience working to support children’s learning in a relevanteducational setting, experience of speech and language interventions desirable.


• NVQLevel 2 or 3 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent).


• Literacyand numeracy skills equivalent to NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths.


• Fullworking knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice.


• Anunderstanding of curriculum matters and to be able to contribute effectively tocurriculum development, planning, evaluation and implementation.


• Indepth understanding of areas of learning, e.g. English, maths, science, SEND orEarly Years.


• Understandingof principles of child development and learning processes.


• Abilityto plan effective actions for pupils at risk of underachieving.


• Effectiveuse of ICT to support learning.


• Well-developedinterpersonal skills to be able to relate well to a wide range of people.


• Workconstructively as part of a team whilst being able to demonstrate initiative.


• Goodcommunication skills.