Learning Support Assistant in Deeside
Description
Educate Group are currently looking for full time Learning Support Assistants to work in schools in the Flintshire area on a full-time basis to ensure continuity when covering for staff absence
Are you looking for variety and job satisfaction whilst caring for children and potentially making a massive difference to their school day
You do not need to have childcare qualifications to enable you to apply but a background in supporting children or in a care capacity would be very beneficial
Benefits of working with the Educate Group
- Run by a leading team of experienced Teachers, Senior Leaders and Support Staff with over 85+ years of combined education experience.
- Committed to providing employment, free coaching, training and support to our team of staff.
- Work as often and flexibly as you like to achieve a work-life balance
- Build relevant classroom-based experience with reputable schools across the area
- Opportunity to apply for your initial teacher training with Educate ITT and one of their link schools.
- Opportunities to move into a permanent position - should one become available.
Responsibilities of a Learning Support Assistant:
- Help pupils access the curriculum by working with individual children, small groups or whole class.
- Manage student behaviour.
- Assess progress and provide feedback.
- Create a positive learning environment, providing support during activities.
- Help with administrative tasks.
- Follow school policies and procedures.
Requirements of a Learning Support Assistant:
- No qualifications are required, although good standards of literacy and numeracy are needed.
- Experience working or volunteering with children or young people would be beneficial.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to manage behaviour effectively.
- A positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
Registrations required to be a Learning Support Assistant:
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, but if you do not have one, you can apply for a new one through Educate.
- You must register with the EWC (Education Workforce Council) to work in Wales.
Notes:
- All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we cannot offer a work permit to any applicant or facilitate work permits for any vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
- We are a member of the REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation).
- The Educate Group are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children.
- As a matter of courtesy, the Educate Group aim to respond to all applications within 48 hours.
- A higher rate is achievable for candidates with a proven track record of high attainment within the required job role or subject area.
- All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
If you want to know more about the Educate Group and the current opportunities, don't hesitate to contact one of our team on (phone number removed).