Job Title: Learning Support Assistant for Year 4 Student with Severe Learning Difficulties
Location: Islington, London
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start date: April 2024
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Description: We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our team and provide one-to-one support for a Year 4 student with severe learning difficulties. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in assisting the student in accessing the curriculum, developing key skills, and fostering independence within the classroom environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored support to the Year 4 student with severe learning difficulties, both academically and emotionally.
- Collaborate with the class teacher and SENCO to implement personalized learning plans and strategies.
- Adapt teaching materials and resources to suit the student's individual learning needs and abilities.
- Assist with personal care tasks, as required, ensuring the student's comfort and well-being throughout the school day.
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment where the student feels supported, valued, and encouraged to participate.
- Monitor the student's progress and provide regular feedback to the class teacher and SENCO.
- Work closely with external professionals, such as speech and language therapists or educational psychologists, to implement recommended interventions.
- Maintain accurate records of the student's achievements, progress, and any significant developments.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children with severe learning difficulties, preferably within a school setting.
- Understanding of various learning styles and the ability to adapt teaching methods accordingly.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, colleagues, and parents/carers.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
- Flexibility and the ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations.
- Relevant qualifications or training in special educational needs (SEN) support are desirable but not essential.
Working with Teaching Personnel, you will benefit from:
- Competitive daily pay rates paid every Friday (PAYE and no umbrella company used)
- A dedicated, experienced specialist Consultant
- Access to our Online Portal to easily manage your calendar, view payslips and update your personal details
- Access to our exclusive CPD Academy with hundreds of training courses (many free!)
- After registering with us, in case of relocation you can work with our branches across the country
- Have access to our intervention programmes, giving you opportunities to develop pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
- £50 Refer a Friend bonus scheme
- Pension Scheme
If this position is not quite what you are looking for, then please still get in touch to register so we can provide you with other opportunities to support your career in education.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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