Job description
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Area: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Rate: From GBP90 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
About the School:
We are working with a welcoming and inclusive school in Leeds that is dedicated to supporting students with a range of additional learning needs. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential, both academically and personally. Staff work collaboratively to provide tailored support, ensuring that each child receives the guidance they need to succeed.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a key role in helping students overcome barriers to learning by providing targeted support in and out of the classroom. You will work closely with teachers and SEN staff to create a positive and engaging learning experience for all pupils.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:
Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with additional learning needs, helping them to stay engaged and focused in lessons.
Support the social, emotional, and behavioural development of pupils, promoting positive interactions and wellbeing.
Assist the class teacher in delivering differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
Help implement strategies outlined in Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Encourage independence, confidence, and a positive attitude towards learning.
What Were Looking For:
Experience working with children or young people, ideally within an educational or support setting.
A patient, caring, and proactive approach to supporting learners with additional needs.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
A genuine passion for working in education and making a difference.
A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.
To be eligible, you must:
Have the Right to Work in the UK.
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to apply for a new one.
Provide two professional child-related references.
Why work with us?
Competitive daily rate starting from GBP90.
Supportive school environment with ongoing training opportunities.
Opportunity to gain valuable experience within SEN and mainstream settings.
Long-term role with potential for permanent placement.
If you’re a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant looking for a rewarding role in Leeds, wed love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV. 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 pass all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this role. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
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