Learning Support Assistant - SEN

Are you a recent graduate who would like love to work in a warm and friendly primary school as a learning support assistant in order to gain more experience prior to embarking on a teacher-training course?

Maybe you have experience already working with young people but would like to formalise this experience in a primary school setting?

Perhaps you have been thinking about teacher training but you are eager to gain vital class-based experience first before jumping in?

The successful candidate will provide support to students with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities, ensuring that they are able to access the curriculum and achieve their full potential.

• £90 - £100 per day, dependent on experience
• Bristol, Bedminster - BS3 - with onsite parking or easily accessible by public transport
• Outstanding Ofsted rated primary school
• Long-term & full-time until at least July 2025

Responsibilities:

• Supporting students in small groups or on a one-to-one basis, as directed by the class teacher or SENCO
• Assisting with the planning and delivery of lessons, activities, and resources that are tailored to individual needs
• Monitoring and recording progress and achievements of students, and providing feedback to teachers and parents/carers
• Promoting positive behaviour and social interaction among students, and intervening when necessary to manage challenging behaviour
• Helping to maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment that is conducive to learning and well-being of all students

Requirements:

• Graduate in a relevant field such as psychology or criminology OR a good education background (GCSE's in Maths and English) plus prior experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant
• Good knowledge of the national curriculum and different teaching strategies that can be used to support students with SEND
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents/carers, and external agencies
• A positive, empathetic, and patient attitude, and the ability to remain calm under pressure

If you are a dynamic and committed Learning Support Assistant with a passion for teaching and a desire to make a real difference to the lives of young students, we would love to hear from you - please apply online or for further information contact Academics LTD Bristol office and speak to Janine Robinson

Please note: Academics are a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, and relevant references will be required. Academics is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children