Learning Support Assistant
Start date: January 2023
Contract: Full time (school are willing to accept part time candidate)
Location: Eastbrook, Barking & Dagenham
A secondary school in Eastbrook are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to strengthen the learning process and build rapport with students.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be supporting the class teacher with their core subjects as well as vocational courses.
You will work in close partnership with the Student Support department ensuring that students conduct themselves in an appropriate manner.
This secondary school is based in Eastbrook and is committed to improving the educational outcomes of their pupils.
One of the key values of the school is to provide an inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to be the best, they can be hence why they scored Good in their latest Ofsted report.
Onsite parking is available or those who drive as well as good links to various modes of transport.
Knowledge & Training:
- Degree level or equivalent
- Some knowledge of strategies in working with young people with challenging behaviours
- Knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
Responsibility:
- Provide support for identified students, in 1:1, group or whole class situations, ensuring their safety and access to learning
- Assist in the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies, working with the teacher to ensure the provision supports each identified student’s learning needs
- Assist in evaluating identified students’ progress through agreed assessment activities
- Lead small group sessions and interventions as appropriate
- Support with behaviour management, using appropriate strategies in line with academy policy
- Contribute to creating a purposeful and supportive learning environment
What the school can offer:
- The opportunity to work in a successful and supportive environment
- Motivated children who are willing to learn
- Well-equipped and resourced classrooms
- Continued professional development
- Onsite parking and good links to public transport
If you meet the requirement of this Learning Support Assistant vacancy and wish to be considered, please apply immediately.
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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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