Teaching Assistant

NextGen Teachers - South East; Broadfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for educators is seeking a proactive 1:1 Learning Support Assistant for a secondary school in Crawley. The role involves providing personalized support to a student, ensuring emotional and educational growth. Ideal candidates will have experience in educational settings, showcasing compassion and a calm demeanor. Competitive pay and a potential transition to a permanent position are offered, along with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Ongoing CPD

Supportive environment

Temp to perm opportunity

Qualifications

• Experience in providing learning support in an educational setting or a similar role.
• Ability to boost confidence and reduce anxiety in pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 teaching support in lessons.
• Break down learning tasks into smaller steps.
• Offer emotional reassurance throughout the day.
• Communicate daily with parents on pupil's progress.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and SENDCo.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Confidence

Proactivity

Relationship building

Calm demeanor

Job description

1:1 Learning Support Assistant - Long term temporary opportunity with possibility of a permanent role

Location: Secondary School - Crawley

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Type: Ongoing / Temp to Perm

Pay: £100 - £130 per day - DOE

We're looking for a compassionate, confident, and proactive Teaching Assistant / LSA to support a bright and engaging pupil within a welcoming and supportive secondary school environment.

We are looking for someone who has a calm, flexible approach, and experience of boosting confidence and reducing anxiety. The successful candidate will be an excellent relationship builder and have proven ability of providing learning support either in a school setting or a relevant transferable position.

Responsibilities

• Providing consistent 1:1 teaching assistant support in lessons and in a quiet, structured workspace
• Helping to break down learning into smaller, achievable steps as an LSA
• Offering gentle encouragement and emotional reassurance throughout the day providing emotional continuity
• Communicating daily with parents, summarising progress and focus areas for home
• Collaborating with Teaching staff and the school SENDCo to adapt tasks and promote positive participation

Benefits

• Competitive pay and ongoing CPD whilst in the role
• A rewarding, relationship-based role where you'll make a genuine impact
• Supportive school environment with opportunities for long-term development
• Temp to perm opportunity available for the right candidate
• If you're looking for a meaningful, long-term opportunity, apply today to help shape the future generation.

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