Learning Support Assistant
Primary School - Abingdon
Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2
Amazing local Abingdon Primary School are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant. Could this be you? Is your passion supporting children? Are you experienced working with children from childminding, an experienced nursery worker, or perhaps a recent psychology graduate seeking first-hand experience with Primary schools?
The successful Learning Support Assistant will be supporting young children aged 5-11 with ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, and various other learning disabilities and mental health needs.
This is a fantastic opportunity and a platform for anyone in Abingdon looking to embark on a career in education, as a Psychologist, Counsellor, Therapist, and much more thanks to the invaluable hands-on experience you will gain with SEN children and children with mental health needs.
Set up your new academic year for a start in January 2025!
Job Details:
Job type - Contract
Pay - £83.33 - £90 per day
Work-life balance working hours - 08:30 am - 03:30 pm (Monday - Friday - term time)
Great transport links to Abingdon - A34 and A420 for Faringdon, Wantage, Oxford, and wider Oxfordshire and Swindon.
Responsibilities:
1. Behaviour monitoring - maintaining the students to preserve a calm learning environment for all in line with the school's guidance.
2. 1 - 2 - 1 student support on various subjects on Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2 curriculum from literacy, numeracy, and phonics.
3. Comply with the Abingdon based school's policies and procedures, including data protection, health & safety, and safeguarding.
4. Pastoral care - support to students with tools such as counselling, mentoring, and advice.
Qualifications and Experience:
1. Experience working with children, from afterschool clubs, nurseries, or previous learning support assistants/teacher assistant roles.
2. Holding a solid understanding of the Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2 curriculum - (preferred not essential).
3. A good team player, being able to collaborate and build relationships easily with colleagues, students, parents, and guardians.
4. Having an empathetic ear, being able to listen and approach student situations with a tactile nature to offer solutions to student concerns.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this Learning Support Assistant position, please submit your updated CV to this advert. #J-18808-Ljbffr