Learning Support Assistant

Pay: £90-£95 per day

We are currently recruiting a committed and caring Learning Support Assistant to work within primary schools in Croydon. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children's learning and helping pupils overcome barriers to education.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support to access the curriculum. This may include supporting children with special educational needs, learning difficulties, or social and emotional needs, either on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing targeted support to pupils to help them engage with learning
• Working one-to-one or with small groups under the guidance of the class teacher
• Supporting pupils with SEN, including autism, ADHD, and speech and language needs
• Assisting with literacy, numeracy, and phonics activities
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Helping pupils to develop confidence, independence, and social skills
• Supporting the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom organisation
• Preparing and adapting learning resources when required
• Providing pastoral care and emotional support throughout the school day
• Supervising pupils during break times, lunchtimes, and school activities

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with children in an educational or support setting
• Be patient, empathetic, and resilient
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to follow guidance from teachers and SENCOs
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing

This role is suitable for experienced Learning Support Assistants as well as individuals looking to gain further experience in education. Both short-term and long-term opportunities are available, with the potential for ongoing placements.

Apply now to support pupils in Croydon and make a real difference in the classroom.

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4

education

high school,college,university