Learning Support Assistant. Job in Wilmslow Education & Training Jobs

Lacey Green Primary; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary education institution located in Wilmslow is seeking a full-time Learning Support Assistant to support children with their academic tasks and foster a positive learning environment. The role involves providing one-to-one or small group assistance, especially in literacy and numeracy, and includes whole-class support during the school day. The ideal candidate should have two years of experience as a Primary School Teaching Assistant and preferred experience with Special Education Needs. This position mandates stringent child safety vetting processes.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience working with children with Special Education Needs preferred.
• 2 years of experience as a Primary School Teaching Assistant required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one or small group support to children, assisting with academic tasks.
• Foster a positive learning environment in classrooms and small groups.
• Support whole-class activities during the school day.

Skills

Experience of working with children with Special Education Needs

Primary School Teaching Assistant

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Location: Wilmslow SK9

Salary: £20,256 per annum (actual salary)

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent Learning Support Assistant (35 hours/week)

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:15 am - 3:45 pm, 38 weeks per year.

Lacey Green Primary Academy combines academic rigour with musical and art excellence, sporting and extra-curricular endeavour.

The Role

The Primary Academy is looking to recruit a highly motivated Learning Support Assistant to join their amazing school, fostering a positive learning environment both in classrooms and small groups.

The LSA role is highly varied, involving providing individualised support, acting as a mentor, and ensuring the academic, physical, social, and emotional welfare of children. The successful candidate will be expected to provide one-to-one or small group support to children, assisting with academic tasks (especially literacy and numeracy) and facilitating their inclusion in whole-class activities. The role also includes whole class support during the school day.

There may be an opportunity to work additional hours in the After School Club.

The role emphasises child safety and requires a thorough vetting process, including an enhanced Criminal Record Bureau check and Online checks.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with Special Education Needs: 2 years (preferred)
• Primary School Teaching Assistant: 2 years (required)

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Lacey Green Primary Academy, please do not hesitate to apply.

The school community places the highest priority on keeping their children safe. Applicants for all posts will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes.

The holder of this post will be required to work with children under the age of 18 in a position of trust, and is, therefore, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Criminal Record Bureau check.