Learning Support Assistant

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Learning Support Assistant job summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our caring, friendly and hard-working team. As well as having a strong understanding of building strong relationships with adults and children, we are also looking for someone who can use their initiative. The post may involve working with children to support one-to-one and lead small group interventions.

The working pattern is 8.45 - 3.15, 18 hours, over three days. Specific days will be agreed upon at the interview

There is also the opportunity to work in our breakfast club, which will form part of the contract if agreed and paid as additional work

The successful candidate will need to:

• Hold a relevant qualification at NVQ Level 2 or above
• Have some experience working with children with a range of special educational needs
• Have a caring nature
• Be able to communicate effectively with children and adults
• Be able to work as part of a team

In return, we can offer:

• Friendly experienced team
• Training
• Access to the local government pension scheme
• A wellbeing package including an annual term-time wellbeing day and Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.