Learning Support Assistant – Behaviour Support

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Primary School in Theale is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to start in September. This role involves supporting children with Special Educational Needs, including those facing mental health challenges and learning disabilities. Ideal candidates will have a 2:2 or higher degree, relevant experience, and a passion for education, making this an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers.

Qualifications

• Graduate or experienced teaching assistant preferred.
• Experience working with challenging behaviour and SEN children is desirable.
• Training in restraint techniques is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional learning needs and mental health difficulties.
• Assist in managing behaviours in a classroom setting.
• Work one-on-one with children displaying learning disabilities.

Skills

Behaviour management

Support for mental health

Working with SEN children

Education

Degree graded 2:2 or above

Job description

Learning Support Assistant – Behaviour Support – Theale

Primary Mainstream School

September Start – KS1 and KS2

Are you looking to support children with additional learning needs?

Do you have experience working with challenging behaviour?

Are you interested in supporting young people’s Mental Health?

An excellent Primary school in Theale is currently recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant/Behaviour Mentor to join them in September. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate or experienced teaching assistant to develop their experience with Special Educational Needs. A graduate with a degree graded 2:2 or above is ideal for this role and some previous experience working with SEN children is desirable. The SEN teaching assistant will have the opportunity to work closely with children who have mental health difficulties, display challenging behaviour or learning disabilities such as Autism.

This Primary school are looking for a confident, dedicated Learning Support Assistant who is enthusiastic and passionate about their input into a child’s education. Ideally, the successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have excellent behaviour management skills and desirably some form of restraint training.

* September start
* £89-£95 per day
* Teaching Assistant –1:1 SEN
* Learning Support Assistant
* Graduates welcomed
* Great platform for aspiring teachers
* Theale
* Primary School

The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant will be able to commit for the full academic year and the expected salary will be from £89-£95 per day. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate to expand their classroom experience prior to undertaking their teaching training and becoming a fully qualified classroom teacher.

Relevant previous experience would include youth work, support work, mental health work and SEN in sport.

If you are a SEN Teaching Assistant and you are interested in this position, please submit your updated CV.

Learning Support Assistant – Theale – Primary School – September Start