Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire

Start time - after Easter - 15th April

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young learners? Do you possess excellent communication skills and a patient, empathetic approach? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Learning Support Assistant in Daventry.

About Us: We are a dedicated educational institution committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all our students. Our mission is to empower every individual to reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

Position Overview: As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students with diverse learning needs, ensuring they have access to the resources and assistance necessary for their educational journey. You will work closely with teachers and other staff members to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and provide one-on-one or small group support to students as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance and support to students with learning difficulties or disabilities, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Help students develop essential academic skills, including reading, writing, and numeracy, through tailored interventions and activities.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and supported.
• Collaborate with teachers to adapt lesson plans and materials to meet the individual needs of students.
• Monitor student progress and provide regular feedback to teachers and parents/guardians.
• Assist with classroom management and behavior support as required.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children or young adults, preferably in an educational setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting students with diverse learning needs.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, or special educational needs (SEN) are desirable but not essential.

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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