LSA Newham
Education Details
Job Description
Learning Support Role – Newham
Location: Newham, East London
Role: Learning Support Assistant
Hours: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available
Start Date: ASAP
Pay - £17.50 per hour (Umbrella)
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming educational setting in Newham.
The successful candidate will provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils, helping them access learning, develop confidence and make positive progress. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children and young people and making a real difference to their education.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide tailored learning and classroom support to pupils.
- Work closely with teachers and support staff to meet individual learning needs.
- Support pupils with their academic, social and emotional development.
- Encourage positive behaviour, independence and confidence.
- Assist with classroom activities and differentiated learning.
- Build positive and professional relationships with pupils, staff and parents/carers where appropriate.
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
- Patient, empathetic and supportive in approach.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Reliable, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Passionate about helping pupils achieve their potential.
- Experience supporting SEND pupils is advantageous but not essential.
If you are enthusiastic about education and would love the opportunity to make a positive impact on pupils' lives, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your updated CV and we will give you a call
Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.
Your Recruitment Consultant
Mayuri Taank
Principal Recruitment Consultant
Requirements
- Previous experience working with children or young people desirable
- Patient, empathetic and supportive approach
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable and proactive
- Able to work effectively as part of a team