Secondary Learning Support Assistant - East and South Kent - ASAP
** Location: Thanet, Swale and Dover
** Start: ASAP
** Secondary Schools
** Pay rate: £85-£100
Twenty4Seven Education is seeking multiple enthusiastic and dependable Secondary Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) for numerous highly successful mainstream Secondary Schools. Secondary Schools in Thanet, Swale and Dover need reliable and adaptable LSAs to join their dedicated teaching staff to support children with various abilities, learning difficulties and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Whatever hours/contract you are looking for we can secure the ideal role for you! Apply today!
The main aim of this role is to support the class teacher with the teaching and welfare of children to attain the targets set within the National Curriculum or Individual Education Plans. In and out of the classroom you will encourage and promote positive behaviour and effectively manage any situation that threatens to impact on the progress of other students.
Key Responsibilities:
* Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security and confidentiality reporting all concerns to an appropriate person to ensure pupils' wellbeing
* To provide teaching support in small groups and where necessary work with individual pupils to the highest standards
* Reinforce the behaviour policy and aim to raise self-esteem and encourage independent working.
* Complete records for pupils learning, behaviour management, child protection etc. as directed
* Demonstrate good communication skills when supporting pupils and providing feedback to other professionals and parents/carers as required
* Ensure the maintenance of a clean, orderly and safe working environment ensuring that equipment/resources/materials are set out on time and as per instructions and used safely to enable pupils to meet their learning targets
* Provide admin support (e.g. typing, photocopying, display etc.)
Qualifications & Experience:
* Right to work in the UK
* Satisfactory references covering the last 2 years
* Enhanced DBS Certificate (Child) on the Update Service or willing to pay and apply for a new one (Twenty4Seven Education can assist you with this process)
* GCSE English and Mathematics to Grade C+ (or equivalent) is essential
* Level 2 Diploma (or equivalent) is desirable
* Experience working with children within an educational setting or similar (minimum of 3 months of experience)
* Good Literacy, Numeracy and IT skills
The Benefits of Twenty4Seven Education:
* T4S is an accredited REC member
* 24/7 support from your designated dedicated and friendly consultant
* Competitive pay rates
* £100 Refer-a-Friend Scheme (terms & conditions apply)
* FREE online safeguarding training course
* FREE online professional development training from our Education Support team
Twenty4Seven Education is dedicated to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect every candidate to share this commitment. Assignments are subject to safeguarding and child protection screening in line with DfE policies, including right to work, employment references and Enhanced DBS checks. Full assistance will be provided