Learning Support Assistant
Prospero Teaching is delighted to be recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive mainstream secondary school in Plymouth.
This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to make a meaningful impact in education-whether you are:
An experienced Learning Support Assistant or a recent Graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience.
Your responsibilities will Include:
Supporting Students: Provide tailored 1:1 or small group support to students with additional needs, helping them thrive academically and socially.
Support: Assist the teacher with lesson preparation, classroom organisation, and behaviour management.
Assistance: Encourage positive behaviour and engagement, contributing to a calm and focused learning environment.
We are looking for candidates available to start the first week of September and can commit on a long-term basis.
CONTRACT DETAILS
Location - Plymouth, Devon
Position - Learning Support Assistant
Type of work - Learning Support Assistant
· Contract or position start date - 1st of September
Duration / Likely Duration - Ongoing
Contract or position end date (if applicable) - Ongoing
Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary
Full time/part time - Full time
Minimum rate of pay -£13.96 per hour to £14.96 per hour
Hours - 8:30 am - 4pm, plus parents evenings
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
QTS or equivalent
Minimum 1 year teaching experience in the UK
Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references that cover the last 2 years
OTHER
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team