LSA

Athona; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant in Bury St Edmunds. You will support children with special educational needs, helping them to thrive academically and socially. A team-oriented attitude is crucial, and qualifications in maths and English are required. The role offers various benefits including competitive pay and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Career progression

Flexible working pattern

Free training provided

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Expected to have GCSE in Maths and English (grade C/4+).
• SEND qualification preferred but not essential.
• Experience and a supportive personality are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs in the classroom.
• Work on a 1 to 1 basis helping children develop academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Collaborate with the class teacher to provide maximum support.

Skills

Teamwork

Compassion

Adaptability

Education

GCSE Maths and English (C/4 and above)

Suitable childcare qualification

Job description

Position: LSA
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Start date: September

The role:

We are looking for enthusiastic, committed and compassionate individuals to support children with special educational needs in the classroom. As an SEND Teaching Assistant (TA) sometimes known as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA), you will be working schools to provide assistance, often working on a 1 to 1 basis with children helping them to develop academically, socially and emotionally

The applicant:

The successful applicant is expected to have maths and English (GCSE grade C/4 and above) or alternatively a suitable childcare qualification. SEND qualification is preferred but not essential. Experience and personality are equally desirable. Being able to work in a team as well as individually is important to provide maximum support to the class teacher.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Career progression
• Flexible working pattern
• Free training provided with one to one support and advice
• Weekly pay

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Please note: In accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' all candidates must have a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure to work in a school or nursery. If a valid subscription to the DBS Update Service is not held, we will require you to complete a new DBS application. Suitable candidates must hold right to work in the UK.