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Aspire People
Posted 19 days ago, valid for 6 days
Oldham, Lancashire OL1 1AD, England
£85 - £95 per day
Part Time
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Sonic Summary
- Aspire People is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) for a secondary school in Oldham, starting in January 2025.
- The role involves providing support to students with special educational needs (SEN) and requires UK experience working with children in an educational setting.
- Candidates should have strong communication skills and a passion for supporting students with additional needs, along with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- This full-time position offers a salary of £18,000 to £22,000 per year, depending on experience, and requires a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
- Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils, and successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Aspire People are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a vibrant secondary school in Oldham. A successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting students with special educational needs (SEN) or other barriers to learning, ensuring they have access to the full curriculum and are able to achieve their full potential. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about education and committed to making a difference in the lives of young people.
This is a full-time role on a long term basis starting form January 2025.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide one-to-one or small group support to students with SEN or additional needs, both inside and outside the classroom.
* Work closely with teachers to adapt lesson materials and support differentiated learning for students who require extra help.
* Assist with classroom management, ensuring students are engaged, focused, and following the school's behaviour expectations.
* Support students' social, emotional, and academic development, offering encouragement and guidance where needed.
* Help students develop independent learning strategies and boost their confidence in completing tasks.
* Promote an inclusive environment, ensuring that all students feel supported and valued within the school community.
Requirements:
* UK Experience working with children or young people in an educational setting, ideally within a secondary school environment.
* A genuine passion for supporting students with SEN or additional needs, ensuring they receive equal opportunities to succeed.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, teachers, and parents.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to adapt to different situations quickly and effectively.
* Ability to work as part of a team, contributing to the school's inclusive and supportive ethos.
* Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude towards helping students overcome challenges.
All candidates who register with Aspire People will have 2 years referencing taken up and will be required to have an enhanced DBS check completed and must be on the update service.
We also offer a referral bonus of up to 250 for recommendations of candidates suitable for any of the roles we are recruiting for.
If you are passionate about helping students achieve their potential and are eager to contribute to an inclusive and supportive learning environment, we would love to hear from you.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
