Learning Support Assistant – Wolverhampton

Start date - Immediately

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant in an excellent educational establishment in Wolverhampton.

The post requires staff who can provide support for learners with additional needs, including personal care support. To work alongside tutors to provide effective support for learners in a classroom environment, follow direction from the tutor, work as a team with other SSW’s in the classroom to provide effective support. To liaise with key members of the team to inform the development of planning to support learners in educational and pastoral activities in order to promote progression into independent learning and further training and educational opportunities..

All applicants must have a minimum of 6 months experience working with children with special educational needs and disabilities.

You will need to feel confident within a classroom environment and be able to take direction from a class teacher.

Do you hold a Level 3 NVQ certificate in Children’s Learning and Development or equivalent? Do you work well independently and as part of a team?

The role will include:

Assisting the teacher with classroom preparation
1-1 work with students who require additional support
Leading group work
Helping the class teacher with pupil observations
As a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant through TeacherActive you will receive:

Competitive rates of pay
Support from a dedicated team of consultants
An excellent referral scheme
Access to a range of unique positions in our schools.
If you are interested in this role, please contact Alex on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services