Leader Education are seeking to find a dedicated and proactive Learning Support Assistant, for a Secondary School based in North Tyneside. This provision caters to students ranging from 11 to 16 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) needs.
This is a temporary to permanent role starting immediately, which could become permanent for the right individual.
Working with Leader Education:
* Competitive pay rates.
* Refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme: £100 per referral (terms apply).
* Free CPD including Team Teach.
* A dedicated consultant to answer any queries and for ongoing support.
* Potential permanent contract after a qualifying period.
Responsibilities:
* Support the Teacher in the classroom.
* Being a motivating and supportive member to the children.
* Encourage students by assisting them in what they may need in the classroom.
* To support them in communicating effectively.
* To be proactive when explaining instructions.
* Empowering the students when reaching achievements or small goals.
* Using a key form of communication such as paraphrasing or summarising to conduct a tailored approach to students learning.
* To follow the student's educational health care plans.
* Help to plan classroom activities and prepare materials needed for each lesson.
Requirements:
* Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one.
* Experience of working with children and/or young people with SEMH.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Patience, flexibility, and adaptability to meet all children's diverse needs.
* Willingness to adapt to the range of duties given.
Leader Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all applicants must go through a thorough vetting procedure, including enhanced DBS and reference checks.
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