Learning Support Assistant

• Daily rate: £120 per day
• Location: Exeter & Plymouth
• Job Type: Long term

Reed Education are recruiting for a passionate Teaching Assistant to support an Exeter based student on their travel to their school in Plymouth, and then carry on as a TA for secondary aged students for the whole day before returning to Exeter.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Chaperoning a student from Exeter to Plymouth on the school's bus - travel is paid for
• Once arrived at the school you will carry out a day of regular TA duties with their students
• Board the bus at the end of the day and chaperone the student back to Exeter
• Working with pupils who have a range of mild learning difficulties and additional support needs, such as dyslexia, autism, ADHD, or emotional and behavioural challenges.
• Providing individualised or small group support to help pupils access the curriculum.
• Developing pupils' literacy and numeracy skills.
• Enhancing pupils' social and emotional development.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience working in a school or college setting with pupils aged 11+.
• A good understanding of the needs of pupils with SEND and how to support them effectively.
• A positive, calm, and flexible approach to working with children and staff.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• A willingness to participate in training and professional development.

Benefits:

• Paid travel - this means your pay is higher than usual for a day of TA work
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• A comprehensive induction

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with SEND and are ready to take on the rewarding role of a Learning Support Assistant, we encourage you to apply today.

Required Skills:

• SEND Support
• Literacy and Numeracy Development
• Safeguarding
• Professional Development