Learning Support Assistant

Lacey Green Primary; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary academy in Wilmslow is hiring a Learning Support Assistant to provide individualized support for children, especially those with Special Education Needs. The role involves assisting with academic tasks and facilitating student inclusion in classroom activities. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience as a Primary School Teaching Assistant. The position is full-time, emphasizing child safety and requires a thorough vetting process including an enhanced Criminal Record Bureau check.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support and act as a mentor for children.
• Assist children with academic tasks, especially literacy and numeracy.
• Facilitate inclusion in whole-class activities and provide whole class support.

Skills

Experience of working with children with Special Education Needs

Primary School Teaching Assistant

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Location: Wilmslow SK9

Salary: £20,256 per annum (actual salary)

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent Learning Support Assistant (35 hours/week)

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:15 am - 3:45 pm, 38 weeks per year.

Lacey Green Primary Academy combines academic rigour with musical and art excellence, sporting and extra-curricular endeavour.

The Role

The Primary Academy is looking to recruit a highly motivated Learning Support Assistant to join their amazing school, fostering a positive learning environment both in classrooms and small groups.

The LSA role is highly varied, involving providing individualised support, acting as a mentor, and ensuring the academic, physical, social, and emotional welfare of children. The successful candidate will be expected to provide one-to-one or small group support to children, assisting with academic tasks (especially literacy and numeracy) and facilitating their inclusion in whole-class activities. The role also includes whole class support during the school day.

There may be an opportunity to work additional hours in the After School Club.

The role emphasizes child safety and requires a thorough vetting process, including an enhanced Criminal Record Bureau check and online checks.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with Special Education Needs: 2 years (preferred)
• Primary School Teaching Assistant: 2 years (required)

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Lacey Green Primary Academy, please do not hesitate to apply.

The school community places the highest priority on keeping their children safe. Applicants for all posts will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes.

The holder of this post will be required to work with children under the age of 18 in a position of trust, and is, therefore, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Criminal Record Bureau check.