Ortus Recruitment are seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join one of our amazing partner schools based in Lewisham, Blackheath. The successful candidate will join a fantastic staff team and support the class teacher in a year 4 class.

The role:

• Position: Learning Support Assistant
• Location: Lewisham, Blackheath
• Pay: £80 – £95 per day, PAYE (No umbrella company/hidden agency fees)
• Role: Full time, Long term (Monday – Friday 08:30 – 16:00)

In this role you will be required to support a year 4 class alongside the class teacher and other members of staff in the classroom. You will be required to undertake general Teaching Assistant duties such as, supporting pupils with classwork, being proactive and being able to follow instructions as well as work off of your own initiative. You will also be responsible for some administrative duties such as marking work/homework, signing reading diaries and photocopying/laminating pieces of work for the class teacher.

The ideal candidate:

• Will have experience working alongside children in a school setting
• Will have a strong academic background (Degree desired but not essential)
• Will have a patient and nurturing nature
• Will be passionate about working with children
• Will be able to build positive rapports with pupils and staff
• Will have a clear Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service or be willing to process one through Ortus Recruitment (£52)

The school is based in Lewisham, Blackheath. The school is Ofstedrated ‘Good’ and is located in the heart of Blackheath in close proximity to a popular train station which makes commuting easy, there are also several bus links nearby. The school has a tight knit staff team who take pride in their positive working environment. The Senior Leadership Team are motivating and supportive, they are eager to assist new staff members settle down into the school.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay, £80 – £95 per day, PAYE (No hidden agency fees or umbrella company fees)
• Full time, Long term
• Excellent referral rate

Learning Support Assistant | Blackheath| Mainstream Primary school | £80 – £95 per day, PAYE