Learning Support Assistant - September Start
Location: East of England, Essex, Wickford
Job Type: Permanent, expected to work Full-Time hours
Primary Industry: Education and Training
Salary: £85 - £90 Per day
Benefits: £50 referral bonus
Job Duties:
1. Providing one-to-one support to students with learning difficulties or disabilities
2. Assisting in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
3. Supporting classroom teachers in delivering tailored lesson plans
4. Helping students with personal care and behaviour management
5. Promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment
Required Qualifications:
- Relevant experience working with students with special educational needs
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies
Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
- Minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths
- Previous experience in a similar role within an educational setting
- Knowledge of different learning strategies and techniques
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications:
- Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools
- First Aid training certification
- Additional qualifications in special education or child development
Working Conditions:
- Work hours may vary based on school timetables
- May require physical activity such as assisting students with mobility
- Will involve working closely with teaching staff and parents
- Compliance with school policies and procedures is essential
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.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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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