Learning Support Assistant

Are you looking for a new, exciting role in education?

Are you passionate about helping students learn and helping teachers teach?

Would you like to join a friendly and supportive team?

If the answer is yes, then we have an opportunity for you!

Engage Education are actively seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support Key Stage 1 & 2 learners in a Bradford based Primary school. The job will be suitable for individuals who have prior experience working with primary aged children and are comfortable working with Special Educational Needs.

The ideal candidate should:

• Have high aspirations and expectations for all children in behaviour and achievement.

• Communicate clearly with the teacher, TA's and parents.

• Be a kind, motivated, positive and supportive person.

• Demonstrate good teamwork and interpersonal skills.

• Have the ability to build strong working relationships with a wide range of individual students.

The role will include:

• Working 1:1 or in small groups supporting pupils with additional learning needs and challenging behaviour.

• Demonstrating high levels of patience and empathy when dealing with challenging behaviour.

• Assisting teachers when implementing their lesson plans by ensuring that the children are engaged and cared for throughout.

• Creating and maintaining a safe, positive, and enjoyable learning environment even when placed under-pressure.

• Working closely as part of a quick, efficient, and consistent team with other members of teaching staff to provide the best care possible for the pupils.

What Engage can offer you:

• Earn up to £500 a week! We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, so your rate will be equal to that of a permanent employee

• We provide ongoing support and guidance from your own dedicated Engage consultant to assist your development including a wide range of continued professional development (CPD) training sessions. These are completely free to attend and you will be invited to these.

• £150 referral bonus for each of your friends you refer to us when they work 10 days or more.

• We offer our staff wellbeing support, retail and travel offers and discounts

• Experience working in a range of scenarios, with children from a multitude of backgrounds and circumstances including SEN support, ESL (English as Second Language), challenging behaviour support and intervention support.

How to apply:

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. All applicants must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided.

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