Ortus Recruitment have are working with a mainstream primary school in the Richmond borough and they are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to commit to a full time -long term role. The ideal candidate will need experience working with children who have learning difficulties and challenging behaviour. You should also have a fully enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to process one through Ortus Recruitment.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver lessons that cater to mixed abilities needs.
• Ensure the students physical, emotional and social needs are being met.
• Work 1:1 with students who have learning difficulties
• Supporting the class teacher in managing the class behaviour
• Follow health and safety guidelines to ensure the children are safe at all times.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in supporting pupils in a classroom environment, with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
• Knowledge of the national Key Stage Curriculum.
• A sound understanding of how children develop socially and mentally. 
• The ability to demonstrate active listening skills and have strong verbal communication skills.
• A dedication to establishing positive relationships with pupils and understanding their needs.

Benefits of working with Ortus Recruitment:

• PAYE (NO UMBRELLA COMPANIES)
• One location
• Honest and transparent service
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a primary school setting

Learning Support Assistant (KS2)| Richmond| Full time-long term| September start