Learning Support Assistant

Posted 16 January 2019
Salary £70 - £80 per day
Job type Contract
Discipline Special Education Needs
ReferenceLSA - ENF_1547635884
Contact NameHollie Myers

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Enfield, North West London

Remedy Education working with a school in Enfield who are looking to employ a passionate and enthusiastic Learning support assistant.

The school I am working with is an Outstanding school who are looking innovative Learning Support Assistants who have a real passion for working with children.

  • Experienced Learning Support Assistant
  • Full Time - 5 days per week
  • Long term supply / temp to perm
  • £70.00 - £80.00 per day depending on experience
  • London Borough of Enfield

If you are interested in furthering your career in education whether within Special Educational Needs or have ambitions of becoming a class teacher, this role is an excellent starting point and provides valuable experience.

You will be working closely with the class teacher and SEN-Coordinator in ensuring the children are supported and progressing.

This successful applicant must be:

  • Passionate about complex and special educational needs
  • Comfortable working 1:1 with a pupil with learning difficulties
  • Experience working with children with special educational needs is desirable
  • An excellent and clear communicator
  • Professional
  • Patient and able to build rapport with pupils
  • Understanding and approachable
  • Someone who possesses excellent literacy and numeracy knowledge

You will be responsible for:

  • Providing children with support, both in small groups and on a 1:1 basis
  • Assisting the children with their work; in particular literacy and numeracy
  • Following the child's IEP ensuring they work towards their targets
  • Liaising with the SENCO and other support staff on a regular basis

This position will be suitable for:

  • Graduates (ideally with Special Educational Needs experience)
  • A person who holds a child care or teaching assistant qualification - eg. CACHE Level 3
  • A person who has worked in a caring position and has transferable skills
  • An experienced Learning Support Assistant wanting a new challenge
  • Someone with a real passion for SEN and helping others.

If you feel this is the right Learning Support Assistant role for you then please apply by contacting Hollie Myers at Remedy Education