Learning Support Assistant
Job Title: 1-1 Learning Support Assistant / Special Educational Needs Support
Location: Harrow, London
Hours: Full-time, 8:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: 2nd September 2024 (TRIALS commencing end of August)
An Ofsted-rated 'Good' primary school in Stanmore is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to work across KS1 and KS2 classes. This vibrant and impressive school encourages pupils to pursue a wide variety of additional activities outside of lessons, including sporting clubs, languages, dance, and performing arts. The school prides itself on the values upheld by both staff and pupils, creating a positive and friendly environment.
This mixed, community school has around 800 pupils from nursery to Year 6. They are looking to organise trial days with teaching assistants who have experience working with children with special educational needs. Recent graduates with a degree in Psychology are also desirable for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1-1 support to children with special educational needs, including those with ASD, ADHD, and non-verbal children.
- Implement and adapt learning activities to meet the individual needs of each child.
- Utilize attention autism/bucket time interventions effectively.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
- Work closely with the SEN team and classroom teachers to monitor and report on the child's progress.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.
Requirements:
- Prior experience working with children with special educational needs is mandatory.
- Strong understanding of attention autism/bucket time interventions.
- Resilient, energetic, and a 'can-do' attitude.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to commit to the role until the end of the academic year (July 2025) to ensure consistency for the children.
Benefits:
- Join a supportive and dynamic team in a highly regarded primary school.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
Apply now by submitting your CV and we will be in touch shortly.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'