Lsa

TeacherActive; Canvey Island; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consultant support from TeacherActive

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Cover Learning Support Assistant for a welcoming school on Canvey Island. The role involves providing flexible support to pupils, assisting the class teacher with activities and helping to maintain a purposeful learning environment.

You will support pupils' social, emotional and academic development, with opportunities to work across different year groups. A patient, proactive attitude and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational setting.
• Patient, caring and supportive approach to learning.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their learning and assist the class teacher with classroom activities.
• Provide one-to-one or small group support as required, helping to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Support pupils social, emotional and academic development across different classes and year groups.

Skills

Experience with children

Patient and caring

Strong communication

Relationship building

Flexibility across classes

Proactive attitude

Commitment to wellbeing

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant who can inspire and support pupils in the classroom?
Do you have a patient, caring and adaptable approach to supporting learning?
Are you looking for a Cover LSA position within a supportive and welcoming school environment?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming school in Canvey Island. The school is committed to providing a positive and inclusive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve their full potential, supported by a friendly and collaborative staff team.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated Cover Learning Support Assistant to provide flexible support across the school. The successful Cover LSA will be responsible for supporting pupils with their learning, assisting the class teacher with classroom activities, helping to maintain a purposeful learning environment, providing one‑to‑one or small group support where required, and supporting pupils social, emotional and academic development.

The successful Cover Learning Support Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within a school or education setting
• A patient, caring and supportive approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Flexibility to support across different classes and year groups
• A proactive attitude and willingness to get involved in school life
• A commitment to supporting pupils learning and wellbeing

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A supportive and friendly staff team
• Valuable school‑based experience
• Opportunities to develop your skills within education
• A welcoming and inclusive school environment
• Support from a dedicated TeacherActive consultant

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.