LSA - Learning Support Assistant

Teaching and Pupil Support Assistant

How does teaching and supporting in a fast-paced learning environment with a creative curriculum, enriching our cities' young learners sound to you?

Do you want to inspire, motivate, and make a difference to the lives of our young learners?

If you answered YES, then look no further; this is the opportunity for you!

We are looking to recruit an outstanding Teaching and Pupil Support Assistant to join our fantastic and enthusiastic team. We are looking for people with a real passion for working in a learning environment with complex but rewarding children. You will work closely with teachers and other professionals by taking responsibility for learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve planning, preparing, and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups, monitoring pupils, recording, and reporting on pupils' achievement, progress, and development. The successful candidates will demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase the achievement of all pupils, and use effective behaviour regulation strategies consistently in line with the school's policy and procedures. We cover a wide base of schools across Devon and Cornwall. We can't wait to hear from you!

About the role:

Vision for Education is looking for a patient and dedicated Teaching and Pupil Support Assistant to work in a popular school in Cornwall. This role would be working across all key stages with children who are struggling and requiring extra support. The role is varied and would involve working on a 1:1 level and in small groups. This role is long-term but has the potential to go permanent.

Requirements:

To be considered for the role of Teaching and Pupil Support Assistant you will:

• Have experience working in childcare
• Be patient, caring, and kind
• Have good knowledge of the UK curriculum

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are:

Qualifications and Experience:

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education:

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary, and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offers:

• As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:
• 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 ensure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars, and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer-a-friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
• Vision for Education does not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply:

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details.

Please feel free to contact us via call or email on (phone number removed) or (url removed).

Hope to hear from you soon!