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Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant - Small Heath
September 2024 (Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm)

Wanting to secure a new role as a Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant, full time for September? 

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Working in a fantastic local primary school in Small Heath starting this new academic year in September, and the school are eager to get someone started ASAP. This role will be working with a new corhort of early years students who have just moved up into the school for September! The children's needs are not yet specified and will be identified once the children have started in the school fully, however you should expect mild SEN, and providing both 1:1 and small group support, to help them settle into primary school.

Job Description:

As a Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in assisting teachers and supporting students' learning experiences. Your responsibilities will include providing one-to-one support, facilitating group activities, and assisting with classroom management. You will be creating close relationships with the students , therefore it is essential that you are passionate about getting the very best from the students and their learning, and committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
This role will require you to work inside the classroom and also outside the classroom in a separate , more sensory appropriate space for the student.
This school have a fantastic separate learning space that the schools Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant can work with their pupils 1:1 and in small groups, so you should be comfortable to adapt and work accordingly. 
Requirements:

Level 2 / 3 Qualification in Supporting and Learning in Schools is preferred but not essential 
SEN experience is preferred / happy to work with a child with SEN
Experience in a similar role is essential as we need to be able to reference your experience
Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of different learners
DBS - Full enhanced CHILD ONLY
x2 references to show education/childcare related experience
If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and meet the requirements outlined above, we would love to hear from you! We are wanting to hold interviews as soon as possible to ensure all vetting and registration checks are completed prior to the last week of August.

To apply, please reply with your interest or submit your CV outlining your qualifications and experience to (url removed). We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team in September 2024.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

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