Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Farnworth, BL4
Pay Rate: £95-£100 per day
Start Date: January 2025
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, Full-Time, Long-Term
Reeson Education is partnering with a vibrant secondary school in Farnworth to find a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team from January 2025. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students, focusing on helping each pupil reach their full potential.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with the classroom teachers to support students across Key Stage 3 and 4. You will help create an engaging and inclusive classroom environment, ensuring that all students, particularly those with additional learning needs, are able to access the curriculum and thrive.
Responsibilities of the Learning Support Assistant:
- Provide one-on-one or small group support to students, helping them to overcome barriers to learning
- Assist in differentiating lesson content to meet the needs of all students
- Foster positive relationships with students, encouraging their social and academic development
- Support the teacher with classroom management and behaviour strategies
- Monitor and track student progress, providing feedback to the teacher on a regular basis
- Assist with exam preparation and provide pastoral care where needed
The ideal Learning Support Assistant will:
- Have experience working with children or young people, particularly those with additional learning needs
- Be patient, empathetic, and have a genuine desire to support students in their education
- Have excellent communication skills and be able to build rapport with students, teachers, and parents
- Be adaptable and resilient, able to work in a fast-paced and sometimes challenging environment
- Hold a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent (desirable, but not essential)
- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Benefits for the Learning Support Assistant:
- Competitive daily rates of pay, paid weekly
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant at Reeson Education
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations)
- Access to free safeguarding training and other CPD opportunities
- A welcoming school environment that values its staff and offers opportunities for career progression
This Learning Support Assistant role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students. If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to be part of a forward-thinking school, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today by submitting your CV and join a fantastic team where your efforts truly matter!
Reeson Education:
Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.
We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.
Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%
