Learning Support Assistant Level 2

Tyneview Primary School; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyneview Primary School in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking to appoint a Playgroup Support Assistant Level 2 to provide classroom support under the direction of the teacher and help pupils with social, emotional, and physical needs.

We are looking for a colleague with Level 2 Learning Assistant qualification or equivalent and strong communication skills, empathy, and ability to supervise groups of pupils.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Learning Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Ability to use language and other communication skills that children can understand.
• Ability to empathise with the needs of children and establish positive relationships with pupils.
• Ability to supervise groups of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support under the direction of the teacher.
• Respond to pupils’ social, emotional and physical needs.
• Support groups of pupils and help maintain a positive learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Group supervision

Education

Level 2 Learning Assistant qualification or equivalent

Job description

Tyneview Primary School is seeking to appoint a Support Assistant Level 2 in our Playgroup. We are looking for someone who is flexible and willing to provide classroom support under the direction of the teacher, answering to pupils’ social, emotional and physical needs.

We are looking for a colleague who has:

• Level 2 Learning Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Ability to use language and other communication skills that children can understand and relate to.
• Ability to empathise with the needs of children and in particular able to establish positive relationships with pupils.
• Ability to supervise groups of pupils.