Learning Support Worker- Torfaen

Academics; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics are recruiting for a Learning Support Worker to join a caring and inclusive primary school in Torfaen, supporting pupils in the classroom and helping them overcome barriers to learning.

The ideal candidate will be patient, encouraging and consistent, with experience in school or childcare settings, and a good understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality. DBS and references are required as part of the registration process.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people.
• Experience in a school, childcare, care or similar setting.
• Strong communication skills, patience and resilience.
• A positive and nurturing approach.
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Education Workforce Council registration.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
• Two recent professional references.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils during lessons, including one-to-one and small-group work
• Helping children access and understand classroom activities
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive behaviour
• Supporting classroom routines and planned activities
• Helping develop pupils' social, communication and learning skills
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Resilience

Education

Education Workforce Council registration

Job description

Learning Support Worker - Torfaen

Academics are a specialist education recruitment agency working with schools across Torfaen and the surrounding areas. We are currently recruiting for a Learning Support Worker to join a caring and inclusive primary school, supporting pupils in the classroom.

The school is looking for someone patient, encouraging and consistent who can help pupils overcome barriers to learning and reach their potential.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils during lessons, including one-to-one and small-group work
• Helping children access and understand classroom activities
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive behaviour
• Supporting classroom routines and planned activities
• Helping develop pupils' social, communication and learning skills
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team

The ideal candidate:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people
• Experience in a school, childcare, care or similar setting
• Strong communication skills, patience and resilience
• A positive and nurturing approach
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality
• Education Workforce Council registration
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
• Two recent professional references

What's available through Academics?

• Competitive weekly pay
• Access to further education opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Support throughout the registration and placement process

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy