Learning Support Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Stalybridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational provider is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist school in Tameside. The role involves working closely with students with complex needs, providing tailored academic support and creating an engaging learning environment. Ideal candidates will have nurturing qualities and experience with SEN children, contributing to a supportive educational atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for children with additional needs is ideal.
• Demonstrated nurturing qualities.
• Confidence in working with children.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored support with working with children and SEN.
• Creating a safe environment that allows children to thrive.
• Assist teacher in academic support on 1:1 basis or in small groups.

Skills

Nurturing qualities

Confidence

Dedication

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Experience with SEN children

Job description

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Prospero Teaching are recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a specialist school in Duckinfield, Greater Manchester.

The school is for children aged 11-19 years old with complex and profound & multiple learning difficulties, and those on the autism spectrum. Students attending receive a tailored curriculum best suited to their needs and ability and the school offers a fantastic approach to learning.

The role of the LSA is to provide support to both the class teacher and the students, assisting pupils both academically and pastorally across their school day. For this reason, the chosen candidate will be suitably qualified and/or experienced.

The school are looking for someone who is confident, dedicated and excels with working with children.

The role will consist of:

• Providing tailored support with working with children and SEN
• Creating a safe environment that allows children to have fun, learn and succeed
• Academic support 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Assisting the teacher

The ideal candidate:

• Someone who can demonstrate the necessary nurturing qualities required to work closely with SEN children
• Ideally with previous experience caring for those with additional needs
• Teaching Assistant qualification is ideal but not essential
• Location – Tameside
• Contract Type – Temporary
• Minimum Daily Rate of pay – £85+
• Hours – 30am – (Term Time only) Monday – Friday
• Start Date – ASAP

If this role appeals to you, please apply now. For more information about the role, please contact Zoe McDonald on 0161 393 6725