Total 3 job vacancies by senploy

Learning Support Assistant

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Location: Portsmouth

Hours: 31 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (term time plus 1 week)

Are you passionate about making a difference in students lives? An esteemed school in Portsmouth is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their inclusive education team. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside the Head of Centres and a committed team of Inclusion (Learning Support) Assistants, providing essential support to their students.

Key Responsibilities:
- Assist students with diverse learning needs, ensuring they receive the support required to achieve their educational goals.
- Work closely with the Head of Centres and other Learning Support Assistants to implement individualized education plans and tailored support strategies.
- Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment, promoting the well-being and academic progress of all students.
- Help prepare educational materials and resources to support students learning activities.

Ideal Candidate:
- Enthusiastic and compassionate, with a genuine desire to support students educational and personal development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Experience working in an educational setting or with children who have additional learning needs is desirable.
- Committed to promoting an inclusive learning environment and continuous professional development.

If you feel you would bring a supportive and encouraging attitde to this school please apply by submitting your CV.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

A Learning Support Worker, also known as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) or Teaching Assistant (TA), is an individual who provides additional support to students in an educational setting. Their primary role is to assist students who might require extra help due to learning difficulties, disabilities, or other challenges.

If you think this could be a career for you, please read on to learn more:

Here are some key aspects of a Learning Support Worker's role:

Support in Learning: Assist students in understanding and completing tasks, offering explanations and guidance on various subjects or specific learning areas. This can be on a one to one or small group basis.

Classroom Assistance: Supporting the teacher in managing the classroom, helping to set up materials, organising activities, and maintaining a safe and engaging learning environment.

Emotional and Behavioural Support: Assisting students in managing their behaviour, emotions, and social interactions within the school environment and wider community.

Liaison with Teachers and Parents: LSA's frequently communicate with teachers, parents, and other professionals (e.g. , speech therapists, occupational therapists, local authority teams) to ensure the student's needs are being addressed effectively and in line with their individual plan.

Administrative and Personal Care Support: Learning Support Workers might help in administrative tasks related to students' progress tracking and reporting and may also be required to support with personal care in some cases.

There are no mandatory minimum qualification requirements for this role, but the best candidates are those who are focused on ensuring that all students receive the assistance they need to thrive academically and personally.

Having relevant experience, such as a background in education, child development, or special needs can be beneficial, as can experience gained from personal situations.

Many Learning Support Workers undergo training or gain certifications specific to the needs of the students they'll be supporting and can build a long career in a sector where your contribution can directly impact the lives of children and young people.

Please apply today to start your new career journey.

Support Assistant - Southsea

Are you passionate about the inclusion of children with special educational needs and disabilities? are you looking for a full time/ permanant position?

This specialist SEN school is looking to expand and as a result they need new enthusiastic support assistants to join their school.

They are a friendly and enthusiastic team. Training and a full induction would be offered to the successful candidate.

Job Responsibilities: Able to work with groups or 1:1 support within the classroom Supporting pupils with Complex Needs, Autism & Learning Difficulties Supervising pupils behaviour Encourage, engage and support pupils with their learning & development. You will need to be adaptable and willing to work with different age groups and also help support children with learning difficulties and disabilities. You will be based within the classroom supporting the class teacher with the daily running of the class.

You will also need to:
- To build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treat them consistently with respect and consideration and be concerned for their development as learners.
- To work collaboratively with colleagues and seek help and advice when necessary.
- To help promote independent learning.
- To help reinforce learning.
- To assist students with physical needs.
- To develop study and organisational skills.
- To help keep the students on task and to build motivation
- To demonstrate and promote the positive values, attitudes and behaviour they expect from the pupils with whom they work.

The Role:

The role will operate between 8:30 - 15:30, Monday - Friday (Term time)

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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