Learning Support Assistant (Primary School)

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD are partnering with a Primary School in Oldham to recruit a full-time Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant to support pupils in their SEN unit. The role is ASAP start and involves supporting SEMH needs and behavioural management.

You'll help with academic, social and emotional development, work with individuals and groups, and contribute to a calm, supportive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a teaching assistant or learning support assistant.
• Ability to support SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Willingness to engage with pupils individually and in groups.
• Reliable and trustworthy with a genuine desire to help vulnerable children.

Responsibilities

• Support SEMH needs of students.
• Deal with challenging behaviour.
• Support learning in class—individual, small and large groups.
• Monitor and support students with SEMH difficulties and other SEND.
• Encourage positive behaviour using reinforcement.

Skills

SEMH support

Behaviour management

Holistic approach

Calm and empathetic

Job description

Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant

Primary School

Oldham

ASAP Start

Tradewind Recruitment are working with a Primary School in Oldham. They are seeking a full-time teaching assistant/learning support assistant to support primary students in their SEN unit.

If you are passionate about helping young children and have a talent for positive behavioural management, this is the role for you.

About the role

As a learning support assistant/teaching assistant, you will:

• Support the social, emotional, mental health (SEMH) needs of students
• Be willing and able to deal with challenging behaviour
• Support the learning of children in the class, including individual, small and large groups
• Monitor and support children that have social, emotional and/or mental health (SEMH) difficulties, and possibly other special educational needs
• Support the students academically, socially and emotionally, encouraging positive behaviour and using positive reinforcement

You will need to

• Have experience as a teaching assistant/learning support assistant
• Believe in taking a holistic approach to the child's learning journey
• Be calm and empathetic but able to set boundaries
• Be trustworthy and reliable
• Genuinely want to make a different to the lives of vulnerable young people