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Job Title Learning Support Assistant
Pay Rate £86.68 - £88.25 per day
Location Cradley Heath
Job Type Long-Term/Temp-to-Perm
Hours Mon – Thurs 8.45am – 3.30pm/Fri 8.30am – 1.15pm
Smart Education is currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to work in Cradley Heath.
Benefits of working as a Learning Support Assistant
- Long-term with potential of permanent
- Weekly pay
- Early finish Friday
- Free CPD training
- Holiday pay
- Assigned consultant exclusively devoted to ensuring your satisfaction with your assignments
Job Requirements of this Learning Support Assistant job in Cradley Heath
- A Level 2 or above qualification in Education
- Experience working in a school environment
Role Overview:
- Working closely with the teacher, the role involves both one-on-one and small group sessions, including children with EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans).
- Assist in the preparation of classroom displays with minimal supervision.
- Promote high standards of behaviour and support pupils with behavioural, emotional, and social development needs.
- Update School Management Information System (MIS) and CPOMs (Child Protection Online Management System) with pupil information and concerns.
- Support the ethos of the school and maintain a safe environment.
- Assist teachers in supervising pupils during outside activities and trips.
- Assist in assessing pupil attainment and progress, and help develop and prepare curriculum activities/materials.
- Provide cover during lunch and break times.
- Support individuals and groups in raising core skills.
- Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings.
- Adhere to policies and procedures regarding child protection, safeguarding, health and safety, security, data protection, and reporting concerns.
- Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, qualifications verification and identity verification. Two suitable references will be required.
Age Group: Secondary (KS3 & KS4)
Length of Bookings: Long-Term/Temp-to-Perm
About the School
An alternative provision school situated in Sandwell, at the heart of the vibrant West Midlands community. With an esteemed Ofsted rating of 'Good', the school is dedicated to nurturing an environment where every student is empowered to excel academically, socially, and emotionally.
About Smart Education
Smart Education are a specialist Education and Early Years agency, we recruit for permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND, Nursery Nurse and Tutors.
SMART EDUCATION is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offense to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity to children.
