Learning Support Assistant (Mainstream)

Master Class Education; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable educational staffing agency is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a primary school in Shoreham-by-Sea. The role involves supporting a young child with additional needs in various learning settings, working alongside teachers to foster a positive and inclusive educational environment. Candidates will receive CPD-recognised training and enjoy flexible work arrangements within a supportive framework.

Benefits

Weekly pay (PAYE)

Fantastic holiday scheme

Access to CPD-recognised online training

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs is essential.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and staff.
• Proactive attitude in supporting children's development.

Responsibilities

• Support children's development across all areas.
• Encourage positive behaviour management.
• Work with individuals or groups as directed by the teacher.
• Ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for learning.
• Provide personal care when necessary.

Skills

Experience working with children

Positive behaviour management

Ability to support individual learning needs

Commitment to inclusive practice

Job description

Overview

Are you inspiring, engaging and have a kind nature? Do you have experience working with children who have additional needs and looking for a new challenge?

At Masterclass, we are recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant for a wonderful mainstream primary school in the Shoreham-by-Sea area. They provide a happy and safe environment where the children can thrive in their education. They have an amazing outdoor area to expand the children's learning outside the classroom setting, and a forest and beach school which allows the children to explore new environments whilst receiving the very best education during their primary years.

The school are looking for someone to work and support a young child in year 1, who has additional needs. You would be supporting them in and out of formal lessons with the support of the class teacher. You will be fully immersed into the life of the school and encouraged to be proactive in your role alongside your colleagues.

Masterclass Education provide CPD-recognised online training, covering subjects such as Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Understanding Child Development, Violence Reduction, and more, to all our candidates.

Job role

• To support the children's development across all areas of their development
• Support and encourage positive behaviour management
• Work with groups of children or individuals (1-1) to support the class teacher in specific lessons
• Ensure a safe and secure environment enabling children to feel relaxed and happy
• To establish positive relationships with the children and staff within the school
• To be committed to inclusive practice and making sure every child has the chance to be the best they can be
• To be able to provide personal care if needed

Benefits

• Weekly pay (PAYE)
• A fantastic holiday scheme
• Specialised consultants on hand to help you with advice and support
• MCE Learning portal – free access to all online learning in the latest education developments (CPD recognised)
• Flexible work options to work around your personal circumstances

About Masterclass

.Masterclass Education work exclusively with a large number of Primary, Secondary and SEN schools across the area who look for MCE staff to be with them on daily cover, short and long term contracts. Masterclass are a part of the REC and Crown Commercial Service, offering the most valued and trusted service.