Supply Learning Support Assistant – Warwickshire – ASAP
Location: Nuneaton, Bedworth, Rugby, Warwick, Leamington Spa, Southam, Stratford-upon-Avon and surrounding areas
Hours: Typically 8:30am-3:30pm
Contract: Daily supply (flexible - based on your availability)
Pay rate: £80-£105 per day
Are you a compassionate, adaptable, dependable Learning Support Assistant (LSA) looking for flexible work in Warwickshire? At Twenty4Seven Education we work with multiple supportive Secondary Schools across the Warwickshire area, offering day-to-day opportunities starting ASAP.
As a Supply LSA, you will support teachers in the classroom and around the school. You will help students with a wide range of abilities and potentially Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) achieve their potential. This will either be on a whole-class, small group or 1:1 basis. Your role will be vital in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Whether you’re seeking occasional work, part-time hours, or a full-time position, this is a great chance to make a meaningful impact in a variety of school environments. Do you have the capacity to inspire, motivate and challenge children? Apply today!
Responsibilities and tasks:
1) Personal and professional conduct
* Safeguard pupils’ well-being by following relevant statutory guidance along with school policies, procedures and practice
* Demonstrate positive attitudes, values and behaviours to develop and sustain effective relationships with the school community
2) Knowledge and understanding
* Excellent subject and National Curriculum knowledge
* Demonstrate expertise and skills in understanding the needs of all pupils
3) Teaching and learning
* Demonstrate an efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase the achievement of all pupils including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
* Communicate effectively and sensitively with pupils to support their learning
* Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
* Support the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress
* Maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
* To make resources, introduce strategies and incentives to encourage active engagement in lessons
* Undertake a range of administrative duties
4) Working with others
* Liaise effectively with other professionals, parents and carers
* To work collaboratively with classroom teachers to share knowledge to inform planning and decision making.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Right to work in the UK
* Satisfactory references covering the last 2 years
* Enhanced DBS Certificate (Child) on the Update Service or willing to pay and apply for a new one (Twenty4Seven Education can assist you with this process)
* GCSE or equivalent level, including at least at Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and Maths
* Level 2 Teaching Assistant Diploma (or equivalent) is desirable
Experience working with children within an educational setting or similar (minimum of 3 months of experience)
* Good Literacy, Numeracy and IT skills
* Excellent verbal communication skills and active listening skills
* Great organisation skills
The Benefits of Twenty4Seven Education:
* T4S is an accredited REC member
* 24/7 support from your designated dedicated and friendly consultant
* Competitive pay rates
* £100 Refer-a-Friend Scheme (terms & conditions apply)
* FREE online safeguarding training course
* FREE online professional development training from our Education Support team
Twenty4Seven Education is dedicated to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect every candidate to share this commitment. Assignments are subject to safeguarding and child protection screening in line with DfE policies, including right to work, employment references and Enhanced DBS checks. Full assistance will be provided.