Learning support assistant - Wantage
Primary School
£83.33 - £90 per day!
Wantage is home to a fantastic school, rated Oustanding by 'Ofsted'. With the new academic term having an increase number of students, they are seeking a new Learning support assistant - Wantage, could this be you?
Is your passion supporting children? Are you experienced working with children from childminding, an experienced nursey worker or perhaps a recent psychology graduate seeking first-hand experience with Primary schools?
The successful Learning support assistant - Wantage 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 platform for anyone 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 September 2024!
This fulfilling Learning support assistant - Wantage involves:
- Job type - Contract
- Pay - £83.33 - £90 per day
- Work-life balance working hours - 08:30am - 03:30pm (Monday - Friday - term time)
- Great transport links to commute from Sutton Courtenay, Steventon, Southmoor, Abingdon and wider Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire.
- Behaviour monitoring- maintaining the students to preserve a calm learning environment for all in line with the schools guidance.
- 1 - 2 - 1 student support on various subjects on Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2 curriculum from literacy, numeracy and phonics.
- Comply with this Primary school's policies and procedures, including data protection, health & safety and safeguarding.
- Pastoral care - support to students with tools such as counselling, mentoring and advice
Qualifications and Experience:
- Experience working with KS1/KS2 children, from afterschool clubs, nurseries or previous Learning support assistant/teacher assistant roles.
- Holding a solid understanding of the Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2 curriculum - (preferred not essential).
- A good team player, being able to collaborate and build relationships easy with colleagues, students, parents and guardians.
- Having an empathetic ear, being able listen and approach student situations with a tactile nature to offer solutions to student concerns.
How to apply?
Make a difference to the young Vale of White Horse student's education, be the person they can rely on. Apply with your application to the Learning support assistant - Wantage position. Send your updated CV to this advert.