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Learning Support Assistant: Talent Pool

Posted: 15-01-2025
Category: SEN
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Type: Full-time / Temporary
Salary: £120 - £180 per day

Learning Support Assistant: Talent Pool
Flexible Full time and Part Time roles
Stoke on Trent / Stafford

Do you have a passion for enriching the education of young people?

We are currently working with Primary schools across Stoke on Trent and Stafford and looking for SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistants
We seek to appoint a passionate Learning Support Assistant, who have experience of working with children on a 1:1 basis with special educational needs.
The qualifying candidates will have strong knowledge and understanding of working with children with Special Education Needs. Therefore, you must be able to provide a consistent, nurturing environment for your assigned pupil in this role and be able to establish strong relationships.

Main Roles and Responsibilities:

To work under the guidance of the class teacher to support teaching and learning of your 1:1 pupil.
To use behaviour management strategies effectively and in line with the school’s policy and procedures, which contribute to a purposeful learning environment.
To promote the inclusion of all pupils ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
To work 1:1 with an allocated student and provide support in all educational areas.

Person Specification:

Hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent, demonstrating a strong foundation in early childhood education
Proven experience working with children in a preschool setting, fostering a nurturing and supportive environment for their growth and development
Experience working with SEN
Awareness of safeguarding young people
High degree of resilience
Good communication skills
Team player

What you can expect

Constant support from your dedicated Smile team
A streamline registration process
Regular feedback opportunities
Paid referral scheme.
Flexible work schedule planned around your weekly availability.
Weekly pay turning Friday into Fri-yay!
Training platform to expand your skill set.

If this is a role that sounds suitable to you, please apply today or get in touch with on 07955295307or email: pindi@smile-education.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

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