Learning Support Assistant

2x Learning Support Assistants

• Can you travel to Preston?
• Have you had experience working with additional needs?
• Are you available on a full-time basis Monday to Friday?

The role

As a learning support assistant you will be required to support pupils with additional needs to promote their learning and development in a school for pupils with generic learning difficulties that provides high quality  for girls and boys aged 2 to 11 years of age, from Preston and the surrounding areas. Learning support assistant’s role is to provide general classroom support whilst delivering high quality interventions be it in small groups or 1:1 basis. You will need to be able to deal in high pressured situations in a calm and professional manner whilst nurturing each pupils needs. Qualifications GCSE or A-Level qualifications or equivalent are required, qualifications relevant to the job are desirable but not required.

The school

This specialist school is based in Preston. The class sizes are small between 6-10 pupils per class. All children have an EHC and have additional needs that require further support both in their learning and overall development. Whilst they do require extra support the school does try to promote its pupils to become independent learners, in an environment in which all pupil’s efforts and achievements can be celebrated. The school put communication and positive relationships high on their list of priorities and promote close working relationships with their children’s families.

• Full-time hours Monday – Friday
• Competitive hourly rate of pay
• Start date ASAP
• No specific qualifications or school experience required but it is desirable.

If you are interested in applying for a learning support assistant role, then please do get in touch with Emily and send over a copy of your CV!

Good luck!

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