Learning Support Assistant in Watford)

Academics; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education agency is seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant in Watford. This role involves supporting students with special educational needs to achieve their full potential. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate children. The position offers competitive pay and excellent working hours, focusing on making a positive difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Great working hours

Excellent rates of pay

Term-time only

Ongoing career support

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping children achieve their potential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Calm and resilient in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Support students with special educational needs.
• Provide consistency to vulnerable students.
• Help students feel safe and empowered.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Calm under stress

Motivation

Approachability

Job description

Overview

Learning Support Assistant

Are you passionate about demonstrating the value of education to vulnerable children? Are you keen to make a difference to the lives of students? Academics Ltd are working as an agency with outstanding schools in and around the Watford area who are looking to appoint passionate, enthusiastic and hardworking Learning Support Assistants.

This Learning Support Assistant role will give you extensive experience within the classroom, working with individuals that need additional support to succeed and is the perfect opportunity if you have aspirations for a career in education and making a positive impact in the lives of students.

This Learning Support Assistant role is an amazing opportunity for Criminology and Psychology Graduates or individuals who are aspiring teachers, looking to gain experience. The role will give you experience working with vulnerable students, increasing their engagement, attainment and life chances.

Responsibilities

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be working alongside teachers and specialist staff to support students with special educational needs or students who require additional support to remain focussed in the classroom.

Many of the students being supported face various barriers in life and are more 'at risk' of negative outcomes. You will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life.

Qualifications / Personal Qualities

• Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
• Able to build confidence and motivation
• Approachable, and able to build robust and effective relationships with students
• Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
• High levels of empathy, caring, compassionate, and a good listener
• Motivated and enthusiastic, with a professional approach to work

Benefits

• Great working hours
• Excellent rates of pay - £90 to £100 per day depending on experience
• Term-time only
• Work to your schedule
• Ongoing career support from your dedicated consultant

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and send your updated CV.