Learning Support Assistant

Location: Cambridge
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Secondary Support
Reference: LSMCAMBS
Salary: £90 - 100 per day
Job Published: 7 months ago

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Location:

East of England, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge

Job Type:

Permanent, Full-Time

Primary Industry:

Education and Training

Secondary Industry:

Education and Training

Salary:

£90 - £100 Per day

Job Duties:

  • Provide support to students with learning difficulties or disabilities in a classroom setting
  • Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
  • Help students with academic tasks and personal care needs
  • Work closely with teachers to create a supportive learning environment
  • Monitor and record student progress and behaviour

Required Qualifications:

  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
  • Experience working with individuals with learning difficulties
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Education:

Relevant qualification in Education, Teaching Assistant, or Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Experience:

Prior experience working in a similar role within an educational setting

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Understanding of different learning styles and needs
  • Ability to provide emotional support to students
  • Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
  • First Aid certification

Working Conditions:

  • Regular working hours, typically Monday to Friday
  • Work within a school environment
  • Opportunity for professional development and training

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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