Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Grays, Essex
Salary: £ - £15 per hour
Are you on the lookout for a new opportunity as a SEND Learning Support Assistant based in the Grays area?
Well, look no further. We are looking for an experienced special needs Learning Support Assistant for various primary schools in Grays. We are looking for someone who is comfortable with and experienced working with a variety of SEN needs.
We are looking for someone who provides a happy environment for all, helping children to achieve to the best of their ability and someone who can thrive in a creative environment.
Job Duties:
1. Support: Provide 1:1 support to students with SEN in a classroom setting
2. Assist teachers: Implement individual education plans tailored to student's needs
3. Use effective approaches: Monitor and supervise students during class activities, helping them understand instructions and tasks
4. Manage behaviour: De-escalate challenging behaviour using positive reinforcement and behaviour management techniques
5. Nurture positive relationships: Communicate effectively with teachers, parents, and other professionals involved in the student’s education, while maintaining detailed records of the child’s progress
6. Contribute: Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment to support the child’s integration into school life
This role will be hands-on, rewarding, and make a difference every day. If you can provide patience, empathy, and support for SEN students, you’ll be a great fit!
Requirements:
7. Right to work in the UK ✔️
8. Valid DBS check or willingness to apply for one
9. Prior experience working with students with special educational needs
10. Understanding of different learning styles with the ability to adapt teaching methods where needed
11. Patience and empathy when working with students
Benefits:
While working with Protocol Education, you will receive competitive pay and flexible hours to suit your needs. There are many opportunities for part-time and full-time work within a variety of primary schools in the Grays area, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in a child’s life.
Professional Development:
We also offer free CPD accredited courses for professional development, including an Introductory to Thrive training, which is highly regarded by schools and supports you in enhancing your skills and confidence when working with children and young people. ✨
What our candidates say:
"I have been working with Protocol Education for nearly 3 years and I couldn’t recommend this agency enough. I had a fantastic time with them! All the staff are very helpful, especially Lorna James and Emily Scott. They are very understanding in every situation. Would definitely recommend them to anyone interested in the teaching industry!"
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 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.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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