Learning Support Practitioner

Smile Education; Hednesford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education is helping Cannock/Hednesford area schools find a dedicated Level 3 qualified teaching assistant to support a KS1 class and help children reach their education goals. The role is based in Cannock/Hednesford and accessible by car or public transport.

You will prepare classrooms, assist with tasks, support planning, read reading groups, phonics, and intervention groups, and contribute to safeguarding and compliance checks.

Qualifications

• Evidence of working with children through adequate references.
• Passion and drive for supporting children within schools.
• Experience with Primary curriculum.
• Relevant qualifications for example: Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning within schools.

Responsibilities

• getting the classroom ready for lessons
• helping children who need extra support to complete tasks
• helping teachers to plan learning activities and complete records
• supporting teachers in managing class behaviour
• supervising group activities
• clearing away materials and equipment after lessons
• leading reading groups
• supporting in the delivery of Phonics schemes within the school
• leading intervention groups for lower ability children

Education

Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning within schools

Job description

Do you love supporting children to develop their education and help them achieve their goals? Then please get in touch we want to speak to you about a fantastic role within a Cannock, Hednesford school!

Our school is located in the Cannock, Hednesford area, easily accessible by car or public transport. They are looking for a dedicated Level 3 qualified teaching assistant to support a KS1 class.

What your day will look like

• getting the classroom ready for lessons
• helping children who need extra support to complete tasks
• helping teachers to plan learning activities and complete records
• supporting teachers in managing class behaviour
• supervising group activities
• clearing away materials and equipment after lessons
• leading reading groups
• supporting in the delivery of Phonics schemes within the school
• leading intervention groups for lower ability children

What you need to apply:

• Evidence of working with children through adequate references
• Passion and drive for supporting children within schools
• Experience with Primary curriculum
• Relevant qualifications for example: Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning within schools.

It is the aim of Smile Education to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable facilities or treatment (either directly or indirectly) in recruitment or employment on grounds of age, disability, gender/gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation (the protected characteristics). Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.