Learning support assistant - Wantage

Learning support assistant - Wantage

Primary School

£83.33 - £90 per day!

Wantage is home to a fantastic school, rated Oustanding by 'Ofsted'. With the new academic term having an increase number of students, they are seeking a new Learning support assistant - Wantage, could this be you?

Is your passion supporting children? Are you experienced working with children from childminding, an experienced nursey worker or perhaps a recent psychology graduate seeking first-hand experience with Primary schools?

The successful Learning support assistant - Wantage will be supporting young children aged 5-11 with ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia and various other learning disabilities and mental health needs.

This is a fantastic platform for anyone looking to embark on a career in education, as a Psychologist, Counsellor, Therapist and much more thanks to the invaluable hands-on experience you will gain with SEN children and children with mental health needs.

Set-up your new academic year for a start in September 2024!

This fulfilling Learning support assistant - Wantage involves:

• Job type - Contract
• Pay - £83.33 - £90 per day
• Work-life balance working hours - 08:30am - 03:30pm (Monday - Friday - term time)
• Great transport links to commute from Sutton Courtenay, Steventon, Southmoor, Abingdon and wider Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire.
• Behaviour monitoring- maintaining the students to preserve a calm learning environment for all in line with the schools guidance.
• 1 - 2 - 1 student support on various subjects on Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2 curriculum from literacy, numeracy and phonics.
• Comply with this Primary school's policies and procedures, including data protection, health & safety and safeguarding.
• Pastoral care - support to students with tools such as counselling, mentoring and advice

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience working with KS1/KS2 children, from afterschool clubs, nurseries or previous Learning support assistant/teacher assistant roles.
• Holding a solid understanding of the Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2 curriculum - (preferred not essential).
• A good team player, being able to collaborate and build relationships easy with colleagues, students, parents and guardians.
• Having an empathetic ear, being able listen and approach student situations with a tactile nature to offer solutions to student concerns.

How to apply?

Make a difference to the young Vale of White Horse student's education, be the person they can rely on. Apply with your application to the Learning support assistant - Wantage position. Send your updated CV to this advert.