Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Job Description
Learning Support Assistant
**Location: Cardiff
**ASAP Start
**Full time
**3 Months of relevant experience required
Twenty4Seven Education is delighted to be working alongside this lovely primary school located in a residential area of Cardiff. They are looking for a learning support assistant to work within their year 3 class working alongside children with additional learning needs supporting them throughout their daily school life and helping them to access the curriculum.
The School
The school is run by a dedicated team of staff who strive to provide an outstanding learning environment where children feel safe, nurtured and cared for. They work to create a school environment where children enjoy their learning and have access to a wide range of extracurricular which encourages them to expand their knowledge and creativity. They are looking for a Learning support assistant to work with a group of students with additional learning needs assisting them with accessing the curriculum.
The Role
The successful candidate will begin working as soon as possible and will continue until the end of the academic year with the possibility of this being extended. They will be working Monday to Friday during term times from 8:30-15:30. The successful candidate will be working with a group of pupils in the year 3 class with additional learning needs. Supporting them through their daily school life and assisting them in accessing the curriculum.
The key responsibilities will include:
Assisting the pupils with accessing the curriculum
Assisting the pupils with developing academically, socially, and personally
Support the classroom teacher in learning activities and classroom management
Assist in preparing and completing learning activities
Support the pupils and discuss with both the students and teacher ways to further support the pupils.
The successful candidate:
Will be kind, dedicated, and passionate
Will have a minimum of 3 months of experience working within an educational setting
Will have experience working with children with SEN
Will have a good command of the English language
Teaching Assistant qualifications are also desirable but not required.
The Benefits of Working with Twenty4Seven Education:
Opportunities to work in a variety of local Schools & Colleges which enables you to establish where you work best
Twenty-4-Seven support from your designated consultant
Potential long-term roles
Competitive pay rates
Recommend-a-friend Scheme
Twenty 4 Seven Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Therefore, this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be required to obtain an Education Workforce Council (EWC) check. Full assistance will be provided.
