Learning Support Assistant Contract

• Learning Support Assistant
• 1 to 1 SEN Support / Class TA role
• Year 2
• Camden Primary School
• January 2022 start  – Temp to Perm contracts available

We are currently looking for two Learning Support Assistants to join an outstanding primary school in Camden on a full-time basis from January.

ROLE 1

General Learning Support Assistant

In this role you will be supporting the teacher and pupils within a year 2 class. You will be directed by the class teacher on which children to support during lessons and will be required to support small groups both inside and outside the classroom. You will assist the class teacher in preparing resources, general administration and behaviour management. Your role will include some playground duties and general support across the school. The school are looking for a keen and dedicated teaching assistant who has had previous experience in primary schools.

As a Learning Support Assistant you will be supporting a pupil in the year 2 class with Special Educational Needs. The child has diagnosed Autism and although is very capable academically, does require support to focus at times and to work with his peers. You will work closely with the class teacher to prepare individual learning tasks and ensure the pupil understands the work set, knows their learning objectives and stays on task in order to make progress.

You will also work under the direction of the Inclusion Leader to

• implement group or 1:1 interventions
• understand Individual Education Plans & Behaviour Support Plans and assist to implement these, under the guidance of the teacher
• provide feedback to pupils and staff in relation to progress and achievement

Your role will also include lunchtime supervision for your relevant key stage (breaks will be provided).

Hours

8.30am – 4.00pm Monday to Friday (EYFS/KS1 site)

Both roles are offered on a contract basis initially but could become permanent for the right candidate.

The school

This large, 3 form-entry school is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and is situated in the borough of Camden and is easily accessible via public transport. There is a lovely, welcoming staff team in place and the school is popular within the local community. Pupils at the school come from a range of backgrounds and diversity is celebrated and encouraged. There are well-equipment modern play based learning areas within the school for pupils across the school. The school is dedicated to supporting staff to make professional progress and there are excellent opportunities for continuing professional development.

In order to apply for this role you must have the following:

• Previous experience in a primary school
• GCSE Grade C or above in English Language; Level 2 English or above; or equivalent
• GCSE Grade C or above in Maths; Level 2 Maths or above; or equivalent
• Excellent Written and verbal English

If you hold the relevant skills and experience please apply with an up to date CV.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.