Our team at Ortus Recruitment are dedicated to securing high-quality educators with long-term and full-time roles within Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ primary schools in their local area. We are currently looking for a Learning Support Assistant to provide support in our client primary school in Croydon Borough.

The ideal candidate for this role will have prior experience of supporting SEN children and most importantly a passion for it. You will need to be able to build positive rapports with the children, provide an inclusive and safe environment for them to learn and effectively communicate with staff members, external practitioners, and parents/carers. You will need to work on a 1:1 basis with SEN children as well as leading interventions in small groups to raise attainment. It is important to be patient and empathetic to build successful and positive rapports with the students.

What will you need?

Sensitivity and understanding

Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

To enjoy working with other people

To be flexible and open to change

Excellent verbal communication skills

Knowledge of teaching and the ability to lead activities.

The ability to understand people’s reactions

Active listening skills

What will you do?

Prepare learning materials

Lead subject interventions

Adapt teaching support according to student’s needs

Look after children’s physical, social and emotional welfare

Create an interesting environment for students

Keep records and attend review meetings

Work with professionals such as speech and language therapists

How will you benefit?

£80 – £100 daily rate (PAYE, NO UMBRELLA COMPANY FEES)

Opportunities for training and CPD courses to enhance skillset

Potential to secure permanent contract after 20 working weeks

Potential to be placed on teacher training programme

Generous referral scheme

Continuous support/advice from specialist consultants

Ortus Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates applying to posts through Ortus Recruitment must undertake or have undertaken the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application form.

If you believe you would be a good fit for this role, trials are in progress so be sure to apply ASAP to be considered for the role!

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