Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Immediate start

Competitive rates of pay

Great opportunity for a Graduate or experienced Learning Support Assistant

A Learning Support Assistant is needed in a Mixed Secondary School & Sixth Form in South London.

This will be a full time, long term Teaching Assistant post. Working hours at the school are 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities for this Teaching Assistant role will include but not be limited to:

Supporting identified students in 1:1, group or whole class situations

Working with the teachers to ensure each student's learning needs are identified

Leading small group sessions and interventions

Attending to students' personal needs when required

Supporting behaviour management and using appropriate strategies in line with academy policy

Undertaking learning activities/teaching programmes when needed

The rates of pay for this Learning Support Assistant position will be between £90 to £120 a day, depending on the qualifications and experiences of each candidate.

The School

An 'Outstanding' Secondary school and sixth form in South London, located near a Site of Nature Conservation Interest (SNCI).

It is a mixed, 11 - 18, non-selective school with a wide demographic of pupils and staff.

The team has a positive reputation for being very friendly, inclusive and supportive.

In terms of career progression for staff, the school is second to none, offering opportunities that allow each member of the team to reach their maximum potential. All staff have the opportunity to pursue CPD and actively progress in their careers.

90% of students stay in education or employment after Key Stage 4.

The school combines the values of strong discipline, good manners, respect and pride in appearance.

Ofsted reports have previously complimented the highly skilled teachers who understand pupils needs and tailor their approach to effectively supporting them.

Ofsted - "There is tremendously positive culture of learning and a very strong sense of community."

As a result, pupil attainment is higher than the national average.

School Pupil - "To be a student at the school is like winning the jackpot. It is very hard to get into this calibre of school."

When it comes the National Curriculum, the schools offers a broad and balanced curriculum.

The school endeavours to get all pupils to achieve the English Baccalaureate. This must include core subjects, as well as MFL and Geography or History.

EBacc includes subjects that are considered key when it comes to studying degrees that open up options to lucrative opportunities.

Requirements

Applications are welcome if you are a recent Graduate or experienced Learning Support Assistant.

You are also welcome to apply if you are a British trained Learning Support Assistant or overseas trained Learning Support Assistant.

All applicants must have the following in order to be considered for this position as a Learning Support Assistant:

Right to work in the UK

Clear and up to date Enhanced DBS

UK Bachelor's Degree or overseas equivalent

Experience of supporting/working with children from the ages of 11 to 18

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity in education and training as a Learning Support Assistant, then please apply via the link below and send your