Learning Support Assistant. Job in Smethwick Education & Training Jobs

Aspire People; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent education agency in Smethwick is seeking a dedicated support worker to provide targeted assistance within groups and classrooms, focusing on children with additional needs. Candidates should possess a minimum of NVQ level 2 qualification and ideally have experience working with primary school-aged children. This role operates during term time with potential for additional training days.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children across the Primary school age range.
• Ability to use initiative to create resources and direct learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support within groups and within the classroom environment.
• Provide lunchtime support to model good communication and social skills.
• Work initially within Early Years and KS1.

Education

NVQ level 2 relevant qualification

Job description

Overview

Salary: Band B scale point 3-4 24,027 - 24,404 per annum pro rata (pro rata actual salary 16,586 - 16846). Hours: 29 hours per week. 5 days Mon - Fri. Term time only plus 2 training days. Required: As soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support within groups and within the classroom environment, including small group provision and delivering personalised learning to children with additional needs including personal care.
• Initially work within Early Years and KS1.
• Provide lunchtime support to model good communication and social skills with peers.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum of NVQ level 2 relevant qualification
• Experience of working with children across the Primary school age range
• Ability to use initiative to create resources and direct learning, e.g. provide visual aids, appropriate materials or individualised learning approaches to move the child\'s learning forward

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

The school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children so you will need to take a disclosure and barring check. We are committed to promoting Equal Opportunities.

Application timeline

• Closing date: Friday 26 September
• Interviews: Week commencing Monday 29 September

Agency and safeguarding notice

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.