Overview
Learning Support Assistant - Portsmouth. Academics are currently recruiting Learning Support and Teaching Assistants with good behavioural management skills in Portsmouth to fulfil daily supply, short term and long term full-time contracts.
Role and Responsibilities
The role involves enabling young people to develop and make progress by providing physical, emotional and nurturing support during the school day, as well as supporting the teacher in the classroom. You will ideally be available Monday to Friday between 8.30am – 3.30pm. Full-time is preferred by our client schools for consistency. You will need strong communication skills to build relationships with students and staff. You will work as part of a team to maintain a stable, caring environment that prioritises the health, safety, care and welfare of young people. You will support the classroom and students as a whole and aid the teacher when necessary. In some cases you may be required to work on a 1:1 basis with children who are lower level learners or have challenging behaviours.
Qualifications and Qualities
To be a successful Teaching Assistant you will be a strong team player, confident, motivated and well organised. Patience and commitment are essential. A genuine desire to help others is important. While classroom experience is advantageous, we will also consider applicants with other experience.
If you have experience working with children in any capacity, whether this is as a Teaching Assistant, in a care setting or any other role, then please get in touch via the link below.
As part of the vetting checks to clear you for work, you must either have a Child Workforce related DBS which is registered to the DBS Update Service or be willing to submit one.
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