Learning Support Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; South Ockendon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive staff team

Valuable school-based experience

Opportunities to develop your skills

Welcoming and inclusive school that’s

Dedicated TeacherActive consultant

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with a welcoming Grays-based school to recruit a dedicated Learning Support Assistant who can provide flexible support across the school and assist the class teacher with activities. The successful candidate will help pupils with their learning and support both social and academic development in a positive, inclusive setting.

The role offers a friendly staff team, opportunities to develop skills within education, and dedicated consultant support from TeacherActive.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in an education setting.
• Patient, caring and supportive approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Flexibility to support across different classes and year groups.
• Commitment to supporting pupils learning and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning and classroom activities.
• Assist the class teacher with activities and maintain a purposeful learning environment.
• Provide one-to-one or small group support where required.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional and academic development.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Patient and caring approach

Strong communication skills

Flexibility across classes/year groups

Education

Experience in education setting

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant who can inspire and support pupils in the classroom?
Do you have a patient, caring and adaptable approach to supporting learning?
Are you looking for a LSA position within a supportive and welcoming school environment?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming school in Grays. The school is committed to providing a positive and inclusive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve their full potential, supported by a friendly and collaborative staff team.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to provide flexible support across the school. The successful LSA will be responsible for supporting pupils with their learning, assisting the class teacher with classroom activities, helping to maintain a purposeful learning environment, providing one-to-one or small group support where required, and supporting pupils social, emotional and academic development.

The successful Learning Support Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within a school or education setting
• A patient, caring and supportive approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Flexibility to support across different classes and year groups
• A proactive attitude and willingness to get involved in school life
• A commitment to supporting pupils learning and wellbeing

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A supportive and friendly staff team
• Valuable school-based experience
• Opportunities to develop your skills within education
• A welcoming and inclusive school environment
• Support from a dedicated TeacherActive consultant

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.