Learning Support Assistant
Smart Teachers
Kensington and Chelsea
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Supply
- Start date:
- September
- Apply by:
- 20 July 2017
Job overview
Smart Teachers is recruiting for several Learning Support Assistants to work in an independent preparatory school in the Kensington and Chelsea borough. Roles will include working with children in KS2 on a one to one basis. The successful Learning Support Assistants will have experience working with one or more of the following special needs: Dyslexia, Cerebral Palsy, gross motor difficulties or Autism. Starting September 2017, there are both full time and part time posts available on a fixed term contract for the academic year.
About the Role
· Learning Support Assistants
· Working on a one to on basis with children in KS2 who have one or more of the following needs: Dyslexia, Cerebral Palsy, gross motor difficulties or Autism
· Full time and part time roles available
· 1 year fixed term contract in the first instance
· Daily rate up to £70
About the School
· ‘Outstanding’ independent preparatory school
· Co-Educational school catering from the Early Years up to Year 6
· Set in a period property with modern facilities
· Very well resourced
· Central London location
In order to be considered for this role, the Learning Support Assistant will need to meet the following criteria:
· Teaching Assistant qualifications desirable
· Proven experience working with primary aged children as a learning support assistant in the UK (essential)
· Eligible to work in the UK (must have valid visa)
· Recent classroom-based references and valid DBS/police checks
As well as being part of this school's community, working with Smart Teachers also gives you access to:
· Free CPD workshops
· Regular social events
· Consultant exclusivity
Interested in Applying?
To apply you must be eligible to work in the UK and meet all national safeguarding criteria. Please email your CV to gmaresourcing@smartteachers.co.uk quoting job reference number GMA45703.
Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.
Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates registering with Smart Teachers will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS and/or provide police checks from other countries, where appropriate. Smart Teachers is an equal opportunities employer.
About Smart Teachers
- Smart Teachers
- Salisbury House, 29 Finsbury Square
- London
- EC2M 5QQ
- United Kingdom
With teams in London and across Australia, Smart Teachers recruit education professionals internationally to fill a wide range of school based roles in teaching, leadership, special needs and learning support.
What we do
We provide a high-quality recruitment service for schools of all kinds. We’re always interested in talking to teachers, teaching assistants, cover supervisors and other support staff with any level of experience – whether you’re an NQT, busy parent or semi-retired! If you’re looking for daily supply, short & long-term cover – or even a permanent role – we can help.
Our values
We operate under a simple set of values which impact on everything we do. Our aim is always to be open, honest and ethical in the way we do business; both internally with the way we treat our staff, and externally, in how we look after our clients and candidates. This unique approach to recruitment has made us the first port of call for both schools and teachers alike.
What we offer
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
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