Learning Support Assistant New

Role: Y6 1:1 Behaviour Support - FULL TIME Role from December 2024 to July 2025

Location: PR1 Primary School

Work Times: 30 hours per week across 5 days (working time: 8.45am – 3.15pm)

Pay Rate: £12.90-£14 per hour 

The Headteacher of a primary school in Penwortham is looking for a teaching assistant to support a child on a 1:1 basis in Year 6. This will be a five-day per week position covering 32.5 hours. The rate of pay is competitive with other roles of this sort, so is a very good opportunity.

In terms of needs the child in question can sometimes become dis-engaged, a firm but fair approach is required. The child does have a keen interest in sport therefore if you hold a sports qualification this would be considered. This child responds well to scaffolded tasks and smiley faces. The Teaching Assistant would be expected to be able to de – escalate challenging behaviour and notice triggers in change of behaviour to prevent.

Candidates must hold a relevant childcare qualification, health and social care qualification or Teaching Assistant qualification (L2 minimum). 

 This school is classed as ‘GOOD’ by OFSTED.  The school aims provide an excellent education, to be forward thinking and strive for continual improvement.

Please contact me if you are interested in this role, or similarly, if you happen to have any friends or family who would be suitable. Click 'apply now' to be considered. 

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