Leader Education are seeking to find a dedicated and proactive Learning Support Assistant, for a Secondary School based in North Tyneside. This provision caters to students ranging from 11 to 16 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) needs.

This is a temporary to permanent role starting immediately, which could become permanent for the right individual.

Working with Leader Education:

• Competitive pay rates.
• Refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme: £100 per referral (terms apply).
• Free CPD including Team Teach.
• A dedicated consultant to answer any queries and for ongoing support.
• Potential permanent contract after a qualifying period.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Teacher in the classroom.
• Being a motivating and supportive member to the children.
• Encourage students by assisting them in what they may need in the classroom.
• To support them in communicating effectively.
• To be proactive when explaining instructions.
• Empowering the students when reaching achievements or small goals.
• Using a key form of communication such as paraphrasing or summarising to conduct a tailored approach to students learning.
• To follow the student's educational health care plans.
• Help to plan classroom activities and prepare materials needed for each lesson.

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience of working with children and/or young people with SEMH.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, flexibility, and adaptability to meet all children's diverse needs.
• Willingness to adapt to the range of duties given.

Leader Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all applicants must go through a thorough vetting procedure, including enhanced DBS and reference checks.

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