Learning Support Assistant. Job in Wellington Education & Training Jobs

Zest Education; Wellington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary special educational needs school in Telford seeks a dedicated Learning Support Assistant. The role focuses on supporting students aged 5-11 with various learning difficulties. Candidates should have recent experience in a school or care setting and a passion for helping students succeed. Immediate start available for the academic year.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or adults in educational or care settings.
• Ability to provide one-on-one assistance to students.
• Skills in managing challenging behaviours effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom environment alongside teachers.
• Assist students with diverse learning needs.
• Help manage challenging behaviours in students.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Behaviour Management

Education

Recent school-based experience

Care-based experience

Job description

We are currently seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a primary special educational needs school in Telford. The school caters for students aged 5-11 with moderate learning difficulties (MLD), severe learning difficulties (SLD), autism spectrum condition (ASC), and profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD).

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in the academic development and well-being of our students. This position is available for an immediate start and will continue on a long-term basis for the remainder of the academic year.

Responsibilities include working closely with teachers to support the classroom environment, providing one-on-one assistance to students with diverse learning needs, and effectively managing challenging behaviours. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with children or adults in a classroom, residential, or care setting.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people and have the skills to support their educational journey, we welcome you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Join us in creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive and reach their full potential. Apply now to be a part of our dedicated team!

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more contact Steph at Zest Education or apply for job at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.