Ref. MB102
Learning Support Assistant
- Location: Tower Hamlets, England
- Salary: £80 - £80 per day
- Type: Temporary / Full Time
Seven Education is looking for a talented Learning Support Assitant (LSA) in Tower Hamlets near the city of London.
The role:
Provide support for the teacher and pupils working with an individual or groups in the classroom (and in the playground), ensuring pupils are kept on task and complete activities set by teachers.
Deal with behavioural and special needs issues in conjunction with the teacher. Help implement lesson plans to support for curriculum, assist with testing and assessment.
Detect signs of behavioural issues, work with outside health, social and enforcement agencies, maintain behaviour management standards of children, some of whom can be especially challenging and difficult with complex needs, deal with racial/abusive language and bullying.
A Level 2 LSA, due to training and expertness, will normally carry a specific specialist responsibility (e.g. speech therapy) and support other staff in the school when help is needed in this area
Must have:- trained to NVQ2 standard and have a minimum of 3 years relevant experience Enhanced DBS/Children’s Barred List check, empathy with pupils and sympathetic to their needs, basic literacy and numeracy skills, good communication, professional, discrete and aware of confidentiality protocol, be prepared to work in an environment which may require physical effort or strain (manual handling responsibilities), be firm, sensitive and effective approach toward pupil discipline, have good organisational ability.
Desirable:-Trained to undertake very personal/intimate medical work for children with special needs, skilled in restraint techniques for dealing with difficult children.
Working with Seven Education:
Established in 2011, Seven Education is a leading provider of teachers to private and public schools across the UK. We provide both temporary and permanent solutions, working with teachers and lecturers covering KS1, all the way up to KS5 and beyond.
Seven Education is the recruitment service that guarantees experienced, qualified and available teaching staff exactly when you need them. Our expert talent acquisition team seamlessly connect professionals to all areas of teaching; including Lecturers, Head Teachers, Assistant Head Teachers, Secondary School, Primary School, Teaching Assistants and everything in between.
After being shortlisted for multiple awards in 2022, we are proud of our nationwide reputation for providing a world-class recruitment service that is underpinned by honesty, integrity and attention to detail.
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