Arabic Speaking Learning Support Assistant

Location: Westminster - Kensal Green

Job type: Long-term, temporary

Start date: ASAP

End date: July 2024

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4pm

Pay: £85 - £100 per day

Are you passionate about supporting children's learning journeys? Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Arabic Speaking Learning Support Assistant to join a vibrant and diverse primary school in Westminster. As a 2-form entry school, the school are committed to inclusivity and celebrate their ethnically diverse community. The school are strong advocates of mental wellbeing and strive to provide a nurturing environment for all their students.

Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to a Year 5 child with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Assist with EAL needs and encourage positive communication skills
• Assist the child in accessing the curriculum and understanding English language concepts.
• Utilise Arabic language skills to facilitate communication and comprehension.
• Implement strategies to promote the child's social integration and emotional regulation.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and SENCO to develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Monitor the child's progress and provide regular feedback to the SENCO and parents/carers.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in Arabic language is essential.
• Experience working with children with SEMH needs and English as an Additional Language (EAL).
• Understanding of inclusive teaching practices and strategies to support children's mental wellbeing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students and colleagues.
• Flexibility, patience, and resilience to meet the diverse needs of the child and adapt to changing situations.
• Relevant qualifications or training in education, SEN, or child development is desirable.
• This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and any employment breaks must be explained
• You must have the legal right to work in the UK

Why work with Tradewind?

• Tradewind are renowned for offering top rates of pay, more CPD than any other agency, great referral bonus and termly networking & social events.
• As a Sunday Times Top 100 employer, we're committed to putting candidates & staff first
• We employ the best in the business to provide an exceptional service to our candidates

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