Learning Support Assistant - Abingdon

Academics; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term time only

Small class sizes

Good travel links

Job summary

Academics in Abingdon is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to help pupils who struggle with their school work. You will support the class teacher and contribute to a calm, inclusive classroom where students can thrive academically and personally.

The role involves supporting reading and phonics, assisting with lesson preparation, managing behaviour, and helping keep the classroom tidy. Prior experience is welcome but not essential; personality matters.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is beneficial, but not essential.
• You should be calm, compassionate and confident.

Responsibilities

• Support learners who struggle to keep up with their school work.
• Provide general classroom support to the class teacher, help with lesson preparation, and manage classroom behaviour.
• Listen to students read and practise phonics.
• Help keep the class tidy and create a safe, friendly learning environment.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Abingdon

Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference? Do you want to support students in the classroom?

A new role has recent become available in Abingdon:

• Your role will be to mainly support learners who struggle to keep up with their school work. You will help facilitate a fun, friendly and safe environment for students to thrive both academically and personally.
• Your role as a learning support assistant will also include providing general classroom support to the class teacher. These duties will include helping manage general classroom behaviour, help with lesson preparation, help keep the class tidy and listen to the students read and practice their phonics.
• The successful Learning Support Assistant will be calm and compassionate but also confident. You will take initiative well and be able to adapt your approach to match the needs of the children. Some children in the class will need extra support. Some may have learning difficulties and need help to stay on track with their tasks.
• Experience working with children will be beneficial, but not essential. Personality is most important. If you are confident and bubbly then this school wants to hear from you!
• Individuals who are working towards a career in psychology, education or any other related field are most welcome to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience working with vulnerable children.

Key information:

• Learning Support Assistant
• Abingdon
• Primary School
• 90 - 110 per day
• Term time only
• Small class sizes
• Good travel links
• Full time

Learning Support Assistant - Abingdon - ASAP Start

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.