Learning Support Assistant
Pay: £93 per day
Location: Newport (NP19)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:30
On behalf of a large primary school based in Newport, we are actively recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant.
The role will involve working closely with children who have a range of additional learning needs, which may include ASD and ADHD. You will play a vital role in supporting pupils throughout all aspects of the curriculum, helping them to achieve their learning objectives while developing confidence, independence, and social skills.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to create an inclusive and positive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with ALN.
- Support pupils with literacy, numeracy, communication, and social development.
- Encourage independence and promote positive learning behaviours.
- Support pupils to remain engaged, focused, and on task during learning activities.
- Work alongside the class teacher to deliver planned learning activities.
- Support classroom management and maintain a positive learning environment.
- Adhere to all safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies.
Essential Requirements- DBS Certificate (Child & Adult Workforce or Child Workforce) registered on the Update Service.
- Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
- Two professional references.
If you do not currently hold a DBS certificate or EWC registration, you must be willing to obtain these mandatory documents. The combined cost is approximately £87 (£56 for a DBS certificate, £16 per year for the Update Service, and £15 per year for EWC registration). Desirable Requirements- Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (or equivalent).
- Experience supporting children or young people with additional learning needs.
- Previous experience working within a primary, secondary, or ALN school.
- Knowledge of behaviour support strategies.
How to Apply To apply for this position, please click
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brody@supplyhive.wales.
