Learning support assistant - Primary
Cherwell - OX16
Reception - Year 6
Fancy a career change? Maybe you've been working as carer or a full-time mum getting back to work? Why not join this Cherwell local Primary School?
The Cherwell Primary School has a vacancy for a caring Learning Support Assistant. You will be responsible for supporting young children aged 5-11 within the classroom, it may involve working with the Oxforsire students with ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia and various other learning disabilities and mental health needs.
We need the Learning Support Assistant to be able to be aware of safeguarding concerns, reporting in a timely mannor to the DSL. Some more vulnerable Primary students need a compasionate ear to listen to them, enabling them to best concentrate to boost their learning.
Set-up your new academic year for a start in September!
This fulfilling Learning support assistant 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 Cherwell - Oxfordshire based (OX16)
- 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 the Cherwell based 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 children, from afterschool clubs, nurseries or previous learning support assistants/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 the best decision to apply to this Learning support assistant position, please submit your updated CV to this advert.