Full-Time Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Torquay
Position: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location: Torquay
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £14.45 - £15.20 Per hour
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Full-Time Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a primary school in Torquay. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children’s learning and development within a friendly and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide tailored support to students with varying needs, both in one-on-one and group settings.
* Assist teachers in planning and delivering engaging lessons that cater to diverse learning styles.
* Help to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued and encouraged.
* Support the emotional, social, and academic development of pupils, fostering a nurturing learning atmosphere.
* Monitor and report on pupil progress, communicating effectively with teachers, parents, and other stakeholders.
* Participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities to continuously improve skills and knowledge.
Requirements:
* Previous experience as a Learning Support Assistant or in a similar educational role is highly desirable.
* Experience working with children is essential, in an educational setting is desirable.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
* Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
* A relevant qualification in education or childcare would be advantageous.
What We Offer:
* A supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
* A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners.
Working with Long-term Teachers:
We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.
LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.
Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.
We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.
In addition you will receive:
* Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
* Permanent job roles
* Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
* Working to Agency Workers Regulations
* Interview preparation, advice and support
* Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay