Learning Support Assistant

Location: Orpington
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Primary SEN Support
Reference: CM SEN TA BR1DD
Salary: £85 - 100 per day + PAYE
Job Published: 19 days ago

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Location:

England, Greater London, Orpington

Job Type:

Contract, Full-Time hours

Primary Industry:

Education and Training

Salary:

£85 - £100 Per day

Benefits:

PAYE

Job Duties:

  • Providing support to students with learning difficulties or disabilities
  • Assisting in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
  • Supporting classroom teachers in delivering lessons and activities
  • Helping students with personal care needs, if required
  • Monitoring and recording student progress and behaviour

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
  • Experience working with children or young adults with special educational needs

Education:

Relevant training in special educational needs (SEN) would be advantageous

Experience:

Prior experience in a similar role within an educational setting

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Understanding of different learning needs and strategies to support them
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Patience and empathy when working with students

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
  • First Aid certification

Working Conditions:

  • Work primarily within a school setting
  • May involve some physical activity and assisting with personal care
  • Full-time hours, Monday to Friday

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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