Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – Orrell / WN5

Multiple Opportunities | Full Training Available | Secondary School

Teaching Personnel are looking for Learning Support Assistants to join a welcoming secondary school in Orrell, WN5.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to make a genuine difference to students' day-to-day education. Whether you have previous school experience or are looking to take your first step into education, training and support are available.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work alongside teaching staff to help students access their education and get the most from their time in school.

Your responsibilities could include:

Providing one-to-one and small-group support
Helping students understand and complete classroom tasks
Encouraging positive engagement and participation
Supporting students with additional learning needs
Helping maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment
Working closely with teachers and other support staff
Providing general support throughout the school day
Assisting with exams when required

Training & Development

Teaching Personnel can provide:

Teaching Assistant training
Free Exam Invigilator training
Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant
Access to further CPD and development opportunities
Valuable experience within a secondary school setting

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

Patient, approachable and supportive
Confident building positive relationships with young people
Reliable and professional
Able to work effectively as part of a school team
Passionate about helping students achieve their potential
Location: Orrell, WN5
Role: Learning Support Assistant
Positions: Multiple vacancies
School: Secondary school
Training: TA and free Exam Invigilator training available

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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