Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with complex communication needs, autism, and associated learning and emotional needs? Zest Education is currently seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a special educational needs school in Telford.
This is a full-time posistion due to begin ASAP.
In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting pupils who may exhibit challenging behaviours. You will need to demonstrate resilience and a genuine commitment to helping these students overcome their barriers to learning. As a Teaching Assistant, you will have direct contact with the students, ensuring they receive the best possible education.
This position is ideal for those who have a true passion for working with children, particularly those with learning difficulties. It also presents an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a career in teaching, as it allows you to gain invaluable first-hand experience.
The primary objective of this role is to assist our teachers in delivering academic excellence on a daily basis. Your professionalism and enthusiasm will contribute to creating a positive learning environment for our students. By providing support and guidance, you will help them reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
– Collaborate with teachers to plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to the students’ individual needs.
– Support students in developing their communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
– Assist with the implementation of behaviour management strategies.
– Provide one-on-one or small group support during classroom activities.
– Contribute to the overall care and well-being of the students.
– Foster a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
Requirements:
– Relevant experience or qualifications in working with children with special educational needs.
– Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
– Patience and empathy when working with students who may display challenging behaviours.
– Ability to adapt to different learning styles and cater to individual needs.
– Flexibility to work as part of a team and collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals.
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email steph at steph@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.
Zest Education are an REC audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.
Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.
The role advertised is for temporary supply work.
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