Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant - Islington, North East London

Ref: 383Wednesday 13 October 2021

£75-£85 per day PAYE Only

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Learning Support Assistant – North London

£75-85 PAYE Only

Do you have a passion for working with SEND children in an environment where your personality and skill set are always appreciated?

Are you an aspiring speech and language therapist looking to gain some fantastic experience before pursuing a rewarding career?

An Outstanding primary community school in Islington are seeking bubbly, engaging and energetic Learning Support Assistants to join them on a Long term/Permanent basis before the October Half Term! The school are very keen on individuals who want to make a difference to SEN children’s lives whilst also bringing along their own initiative and energy to the classroom!

What to expect working as an Learning Support Assistant

  • As an Learning Support Assistant you will be supporting a child in year 2 with mild Autism
  • This role would be a great fit for Graduates or someone who has real passion and enthusiasm for SEND and would like to pursue a career working with children
  • A long term contract, working for the whole academic year with the prospects of becoming a permanent member of staff
  • Continuous CPD training for all SEN Teaching Assistants, including:  Phonics, Makaton, PECs, Colourful Semantics etc
  • The ability to work in a highly supported staff team within a fantastic mainstream school
  • Gain the opportunity to make a huge difference to the social and emotional development of SEN children as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

Requirements for an Learning Support Assistant

  • A Graduate is desirable but anyone with fantastic energy and drive is key
  • Previous experience working as an Learning Support Assistant however this is not essential as the child doesn’t have complex needs
  • Proactive and positive about making a difference to children’s development and wellbeing
  • Excel at building relationships with both students and staff
  • Live within commutable distance of Islington and surrounding areas

Pay

  • Long-term contracts are available for those who are looking for immediate work. We understand that pay is extremely important and it must be clear and simple! For that reason we have chosen to pay our staff via PAYE only. Quoted rates are gross pay and your pay will never involve employer's NI deductions or admin fees
  • Just as roles vary, so will the remuneration depending on the role requirements and your experience. You will often see these roles advertised as daily rates, please note that we pay PAYE only, please bear in mind that all school based work will be term time only
  • Again, we are happy to help you with any rates queries, just ask us!

Interested in hearing more about our roles?

If you want to hear more about Learning Support Assistant opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV to james@psinclusion.co.uk

If you are not contacted within 5 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and you are welcome to contact us to discuss your SEND career development.

Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We will help you with this.

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