• SEN – Autism
  • SEND
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Birmingham, Smethwick
  • Applications have closed
  • Job Area: Smethwick

Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

A busy primary school in Smethwick are recruiting for a full-time LSA to start as soon as possible. The role will be working on a 1-1 basis with a child in Y1 who requires additional support with ASD and speech impairment. The role will be starting as soon as the right candidate is appointed and will be to continue for the full academic year.

The role is a challenging yet highly rewarding position and will require someone who is approachable and patient, whilst also adaptable to the needs of the child. You will need to work well as part of a team whilst also able to liaise with parents/carers and SLT also.

The successful LSA must:

  • Hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification (or above) in a relevant childcare subject
  • Have a mature work-ethic
  • Be adaptable, efficient, and hard-working
  • Demonstrate a sound understanding of the national curriculum
  • Be a reliable and trustworthy individual
  • Have excellent interpersonal skills

Due to the high demand across the Midlands for individual 1-1 LSA roles, we are able to offer negotiable rates of pay, with guaranteed work for the full academic year.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email us on charlie@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: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and recent school-based experience (teaching within a school teaching the British Curriculum).

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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Job Details

  • SEN – Autism
  • SEND
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Birmingham, Smethwick
  • Applications have closed
  • Job Area: Smethwick

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