Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant

Learning Support Assistant / Teahing Assiastant - Portsmouth

£18-£25 (depending on experience)

Do you have experience working with a variety of children with SEND and have a background in teaching or private tutoring or supporting young people?

Are you considering moving out of the classroom and into private tutoring?

Do you want to make a positive difference in a child's life and ready to take on a challenging yet highly rewarding job??

We work closely with the local authorities, mainstream schools, and SEND Teams in Portsmouth and we specialise in providing qualified and experienced tutors, learnign support assistants and teaching assistants to work with young people who are not currently accessing mainstream education.

You will be supporting students with special educational and complex needs. This may include those with autism, ADHD, SPD (sensory processing disorder), Speech and Language difficulties, as well those struggling with mental and emotional challenges such as trauma induced behaviour, social anxiety and low self-esteem.

This will be continuous and until the students are placed within a suitable school, when we will then set you up ready for your next student.

Benefits of Working as a Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant:

• Good rates of pay.
• All DBS costs covered.
• No work to take home and more time to spend with your family.
• Support from a trained and experienced consultant.
• Ultimate flexibility in days worked = greater work life balance.
• A budget for resources.
• Access to Twinkl which includes ideas for lesson plans, interactive activities, resource packs, PowerPoints and teaching ideas.

Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?

We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, who is passionate about what they do, and committed to providing you with the best service possible. This will include availability 16 hours a day, a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and Compliance Service with a quick and easy registration process.

Roles, Responsibilities and Person Specification - Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant

• Available during school hours and available for 2- 30hrs contracts per week.
• Non-qualified teachers considered.
• Background in teaching/supporting teaching in the core subjects of English, Maths, Science or SEND classes ranging from KS1-KS4.
• Ability to prepare and deliver appropriate curriculum using a range of teaching styles and methodologies.
• An adaptable, patient and caring approach to working with students with SEND and complex needs such as autism and ADHD, SPD, SEMH and other associated conditions.
• Preparing learning materials and activities that meet the needs of students with SEND.
• Provide emotional and physical support to foster individual development.
• Contribute to a supportive, enriching environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards.
• Assess and monitor students' work and feedback to parents and other professionals/ individuals.
• Reliable and consistent with good communication skills.
• A willingness to work in a range of indoor and outdoor classroom activities

To discuss this fantastic opportunity further or to find out what other exciting opportunities we have in Portsmouth, please call or email in your updated CV to us today!

To be considered as a Tutor, / Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant you must have experience working with a variety of SEND, and have a background in teaching, supporting teaching or private tutoring. If you can only provide 1 of the above core subjects, please still apply stating your subject specialism as you will still be considered.