Learning Support Mentor

Teaching Personnel; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency in Huddersfield is seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) for various school settings. This position offers opportunities for professional development, flexible hours, and supportive work environments. Ideal candidates will have experience with children and possess strong communication skills. The role may evolve from temporary to permanent based on performance and needs.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Term-time contracts with flexible hours

Supportive working environments

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in schools or educational settings is desirable.
• Valid Right to work in the UK.
• Drivers are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students in class, including 1:1 or small group support.
• Assist teachers in planning and delivering lessons.
• Help manage behaviour and create a positive learning environment.
• Support children with a range of needs, including SEMH and SEND.
• Work collaboratively with staff to ensure student progress.

Skills

Experience supporting children in educational settings

Patience

Empathy

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Level 2 (or equivalent) qualifications in Education or Teaching Assistant

Job description

Location

Huddersfield

Salary

£89.38 - £110

Contract

Long term, Temp to Perm and Permanent Roles

About the Role

We have multiple LSA vacancies across a variety of school settings, ranging from mainstream and hospital-based schools to SEMH and SEND provisions. This is a fantastic opportunity for dedicated and flexible LSAs to find the setting that best matches their skills and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to students in class, including 1:1 or small group support
• Assist teachers in planning and delivering lessons
• Help manage behaviour and create a positive learning environment
• Support children with a range of needs, including SEMH and SEND
• Work collaboratively with staff to ensure student progress

Requirements

• Experience supporting children in schools or educational settings is desirable but transferable from other sectors including care, social care, health and medical.
• Valid Right to work in the UK.
• Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Level 2 (or equivalent) qualifications in Education, Teaching Assistant, or SEND support are advantageous.
• Drivers are advantageous.

Benefits

• Opportunities to work across a range of school types and settings
• Term-time contracts with flexible hours
• Supportive working environments
• Opportunities for professional development

If interested in applying, please send your CV or contact us on the line below.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.