Job Advert: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Witham
Agency: TeacherActive
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? Do you have a desire to support young learners in their educational journey? TeacherActive is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to work in primary and secondary schools in Witham.
About the Role:
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping students with diverse needs reach their full potential. You will work closely with teachers to provide tailored support, ensuring that every child receives the guidance and encouragement they need to succeed academically and socially.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons and activities.
- Support individual students or small groups with special educational needs.
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Help with the preparation of learning materials and resources.
- Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teachers.
- Build strong relationships with students to promote their confidence and well-being.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children, particularly in an educational setting, is preferred.
- A passion for helping students succeed and a commitment to inclusive education.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Relevant qualifications in education or child development (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification) are advantageous but not essential.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- A supportive and friendly working environment.
- Flexibility in working hours to suit your needs.
- The chance to make a real impact on students' lives.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.