Learning Support Assistant-East Job London area,England UK,Education / Teaching

Learning Support Assistant

Location:

East London.
Job Type: Temporary – ongoing contract.
Industry: Education.

Key responsibilities

Provide effective support for individual or groups of students in a classroom setting covering a range of levels and subjects.

Identify opportunities for students to work independently where appropriate, ensuring their comfort and safety at all times; at such times to support other students in the classroom as appropriate.

Keep accurate records of the support provided and the students' progress and attendance, monitoring if adjustments are consistently made in class.

Encourage the student(s) to interact with others and engage in activities led by the lecturer.

Assist with the general pastoral care of the student(s).

Provide support for students' emotional and social needs by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour in line with the College's Behaviour Policy, and demonstrating high expectations of work and behaviour.

Work with students to reinforce learning by practising skills already taught.

Accompany lecturers and students on College visits, and participate in college functions within College hours.

Skills & Experience

Possess or be willing to work towards a Literacy and Numeracy qualification at Level 2 or above.

Possess an appropriate support qualification or be willing to undertake training to gain relevant qualification required.

Possess appropriate IT skills relevant to the post, including a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook and the ability to complete searches on the Internet.

Have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Be able to demonstrate the motivation and skills to support students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties in an educational setting.

Have previous relevant experience.

Be willing to undertake training and development as required within the role.

Be able to demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Possess basic knowledge of First Aid, food hygiene and Health and Safety or be willing to undertake training.

Have an awareness and understanding of equal opportunities.

Have an awareness of the safeguarding and prevent initiatives.

If you are interested in working as a Learning Support Assistant in East London, please apply with a CV today and a consultant will contact you.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer; job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

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