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Learning support assistant
Primary School - Abingdon
Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2
Amazing local Abingdon Primary School are looking to appoint a Learning support assistant, could this be you? Is your passion supporting children? Are you experienced working with children from childminding, an experienced nursey worker or perhaps a recent psychology graduate seeking first-hand experience with Primary schools?
The successful Learning Support Assistant will be supporting young children aged 5-11 with ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia and various other learning disabilities and mental health needs.
This is a fantastic opportunity is a platform for anyone in Abingdon looking to embark on a career in education, as a Psychologist, Counsellor, Therapist and much more thanks to the invaluable hands-on experience you will gain with SEN children and children with mental health needs.
Set-up your new academic year for a start in January 2025!
This fulfilling Learning support assistant involves:
- Job type - Contract
- Pay - £83.33 - £90 per day
- Work-life balance working hours - 08:30am - 03:30pm (Monday - Friday - term time)
- Great transport links to Abingdon - A34 and A420 for Faringdon, Wantage, Oxford and wider Oxfordshire and Swindon.
- Behaviour monitoring- maintaining the students to preserve a calm learning environment for all in line with the schools guidance.
- 1 - 2 - 1 student support on various subjects on Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2 curriculum from literacy, numeracy and phonics.
- Comply with the Abingdon based school's policies and procedures, including data protection, health & safety and safeguarding.
- Pastoral care - support to students with tools such as counselling, mentoring and advice
Qualifications and Experience:
- Experience working with children, from afterschool clubs, nurseries or previous learning support assistants/teacher assistant roles.
- Holding a solid understanding of the Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2 curriculum - (preferred not essential).
- A good team player, being able to collaborate and build relationships easy with colleagues, students, parents and guardians.
- Having an empathetic ear, being able listen and approach student situations with a tactile nature to offer solutions to student concerns.
How to apply?
Say yes to your next career move, if you are interested in this Learning support assistant position, please submit your updated CV to this advert.
