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Learning Support Assistant

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 90 - 120 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Expire in: 18 days

Job Description

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
 Area: WF8 (Pontefract, West Yorkshire)
 Start Date: ASAP
 Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
 Rate: From £90 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities)
 Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the School:

We are working with a welcoming and inclusive school in the WF8 area of West Yorkshire that is dedicated to supporting students with a range of additional learning needs. The school provides a nurturing and supportive environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally.

The school values teamwork and collaboration, with staff working together to provide personalised support and ensure that every child receives the guidance they need to succeed.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with additional learning needs, helping them remain engaged and confident in their learning.
 * Support pupils' social, emotional, and behavioural development, promoting positive relationships and wellbeing.
 * Assist class teachers in delivering differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
 * Help implement strategies outlined in Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
 * Encourage independence, confidence, and a positive attitude towards learning.What We're Looking For:

Experience working with children or young people, ideally within an educational, care, or support setting.
 * A patient, caring, and proactive approach to supporting learners with additional needs.
 * Strong communication and teamwork skills.
 * A genuine passion for education and making a positive difference to children's lives.
 * A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.To be eligible, you must:

Have the Right to Work in the UK.
 * Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to apply for a new one.
 * Provide two professional child-related references.Why work with us?

Competitive daily rate starting from £90.
 * Supportive school environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.
 * Opportunity to gain valuable experience within SEN and mainstream settings.
 * Long-term role with potential for permanent placement.If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity in the WF8 area, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and pass all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this role. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.

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