Tradewind Recruitment are seeking a Learning Support Assistant for our secondary client in the St Helens area. Due to the ongoing pandemic and subsequent gap in students learning, our client schools are experiencing a continued high level of need for intervention and Tradewind are working on behalf of our client in St Helens to recruit a committed Learning Support Assistant to work on a full time basis with students at KS3 & 4, after the Easter break.
Tradewind are seeking committed and dedicated individuals to ensure students' learning journeys progress as seamless and as positive as possible, throughout this academic year and beyond. If you want to make a difference to students' learning and think you have the right skill set to do so, then we would love to hear from you!
The role of a Learning Support Assistant includes:
* Working collaboratively with the SENDCo and other members of staff
* Working on a one to one basis with a student or with a small group of students, identified by the class Teacher
* On occasions, you may accompany a student to an offsite learning centre
* You will be responsible for making learning as accessible as possible for the students that you work with and therefore it is essential that you show empathy and patience, whilst ensuring they are as engaged as possible
* A committed, positive and nurturing character is essential, along with empathy, as some students will have been away from the classroom for a while
To join us and be considered for this Learning Support Assistant position you must:
* Hold a recognised Learning Support Assistant qualification at Level 2;
* Have experience supporting pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 (11-16);
* This position is subject to Enhanced DBS, Overseas police check (if applicable) and satisfactory references;
* Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and any gaps in employment must be explained;
* Have the legal right to work in the UK.
Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this Learning Support Assistant position based in St Helens.
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