Learning Support Assistant - Tonbridge, Kent
Full Time position
£85 - £95 / day.
Tonbridge, Kent area.This well organised secondary school in the Tonbridge, Kent area is seeking several learning support assistants / teaching assistants to start working ASAP until the end of the academic year on a temporary basis. There will be a review of EHCP numbers for the following year and the school will advertise for permanent positions.
The school are looking for motivated and proactive LSAs/TAs to work alongside students that have Special Educational Needs (SEN); ASD (autism spectrum disorder), as well as those that require assistance with reading and writing. You will be working either 1:1 with pupils or in small groups, alongside other TAs/LSAs.
The school is conveniently located in Tonbridge and is easily accessible by bus and train from surrounding areas such as Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Edenbridge and Maidstone. There is also a large car park onsite.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will have experience;
Supporting pupils one-to-one or in small groups, fostering learning and independence.
Assisting with classroom management and create a calm, supportive environment.
Preparing tailored resources and support communication and social skills development.
Building meaningful relationships with students, staff and communicating with families if required.Learning Support Assistants based around the Tonbridge area, Kent area are encouraged to apply. Working as a Learning Support Assistant, is a fantastic route into teaching - if you would like to discuss potential paths to gaining qualified teacher status, please get in touch