The Job Role:

• Position: Learning Support Assistant
• Pay: £80 – £90 per day, PAYE – No hidden Agency/Umbrella Company fees
• Location: Lewisham, Catford Hill
• Role: Full time, Long term

Here at Ortus Recruitment we are seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join one of our fantastic Mainstream Primary Schools, located in the London Borough of Lewisham, Catford. This school are seeking a candidate who is looking to begin a new rewarding career in education by offering CPD courses and Teacher Training opportunities in order to upskill candidates, and offer them opportunities for career progression. The Senior Leadership Team are motivated to support the successful candidate and ensure they are comfortable. Feedback from previous candidates state that the school has a “ Wonderful working environment”.

Within this role the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Class Teacher with supporting a Year 2 class. You will need to help the students with their work and activities they do within the class as well as supporting and supervising them in the corridors, playground and the lunch hall. You will be required to lead small group phonic sessions for pupils who need additional support. You will be responsible for undertaking administrative duties such as photocopying, laminating, marking classwork/homework and signing reading diaries.

The successful candidate will need to have experience working in a childcare based role and/or experience working alongside vulnerable adults/young people in a care, residential or social setting. We are seeking someone who is passionate about working with children and dedicated to helping them develop social, emotional and mental skills. You will be required to liaise with the Class Teacher, the SENCO and the Parents/Carers to ensure the pupils are getting the necessary support, and to provide feedback on pupil behaviour and academic progress.

The Benefits of working through Ortus Recruitment:

• Excellent pay rates – PAYE
• Referral bonus for candidates – £100
• CPD and Teacher Training opportunities
• Casual dress
• One Location – Full time, Long term

Learning Support Assistant | Catford Hill | Primary School | Immediate Start