Learning Support Assistant
Cover People are currently recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to work across all key stage 1 providing Support to vulnerable pupils with SEMH needs.
The Role
A large, warm and welcoming Primary School based in Marple are looking for an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join their team and provide support across thei rprimary school with vulnerable pupils with social emotional and mental health. The role would be to work full time Monday – Friday, the working hours are 8:30am – 3:30pm.
The school require the Teaching Assistant to be skilled and experienced with working with children across all year groups int he Priamrry setting as they are grouped based on ability not age. The Teaching Assistant would also need to have successfully supported very vulnerable children with SEMH needs by providing nurture and clear structure and routine. The successful Teaching Assistant would also need them to be skilled at working in a team, following direction, as well as be reliable and punctual with good attendance. This is vital due to the nature of the role as the TA will be supporting vulnerable children who need structure and stability to help ensure their success within a school setting.
The candidate must have:
- Prior experience working with children within a Primary School setting
- Experience and knowledge of supporting children with SEMH
- Knowledge of the Primary curriculum
- A passion for working with young children with SEMH.
- Understanding of working with Vulnerable children.
- Excellent behaviour management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- DBS on update register
- References for last 2 years work history
- Up to date CV
Responsibilities
- Supporting vulnerable children with SEMH
- Working in small groups and 1:1
- Primary curriculum
- Work alongside the SENCO and Class Teachers
- Adhere to school safeguarding policy
The School
- Ages 4-11
- Recently rated “GOOD” in OFSTED
- Supportive Parents
- Strong community links
- Welcoming, friendly and supportive staff
The Benefits
- Excellent pay rates
- Long-term position with a potential contract
- On-going support from both the school and your Consultant
- Free online training programs
The School
This Primary school have leaders which are aspirational for pupils, including those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school are working on improving their curriculum and are working hard to develop their pupil’s abilities in all areas. Leaders have designed a range of additional experiences to help pupils to learn about the wider world. Pupils benefit from supportive relationships with staff. This helps them to feel happy and safe.
All candidates are subject to standard safeguarding and employment checks including a face to face interview and DBS checks.
Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of the school for this vacancy.
For further information, please call Mica on 0161 505 0439