At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with special needs in a secondary school environment.
- Company: Independent agency dedicated to placing passionate educators in schools.
- Benefits: Guaranteed pay, interview prep, 24/7 GP access, and discounts.
- Other info: Immediate start available; flexible working hours from 8:30am to 3:30pm.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience with special needs and relevant qualifications required.
An amazing opportunity for an experienced Learning Support Assistant in a full-time position in a secondary school based in Glastonbury. To be considered for this role, you must have excellent experience working with children with special needs, in addition to having relevant qualifications. It is desirable to have knowledge of needs including ASD, ADHD and SEMH (Social, Emotional Mental Health). Students will also display challenging behaviour, so it is paramount you are able to manage this confidently.
The amazing teaching staff at this school work as a team in challenging situations; sometimes interventions will occur. You must be able to handle situations calmly, bringing a positive, patient attitude to the environment. Your predominant duties will include offering classroom support on a 1:1 basis. You will be mentoring students from key stage 3 through to key stage 4. As previously mentioned, the needs are predominantly SEMH, and students also haven’t worked well in mainstream, so aren’t academically achieving. Your role will involve offering classroom support to both students and teachers.
You will not be expected to plan or mark, but offering creative enthusiasm to lessons is vital! Morning briefings will take place to plan the day as a team; it is a great opportunity to speak to senior staff members regarding students' progress. Hours of work will be 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. This will be an immediate start; however, we are open to discussing a postponed start.
We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools. LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout. Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates on your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as additional roles which we feel may be of interest to you. We are proud to have the highest standard of compliance in achieving the REC audited status.
In addition to the above, we also offer:
- Guaranteed Pay Plans
- Agency Worker Regulations
- Interview preparation advice and support
- Support and counselling through a confidential helpline
- 24/7 access to a UK GP, including consultations and prescription delivery
- Discounts and offers worth hundreds of pounds
Experienced Teaching Assistant in Glastonbury employer: Long-term Teachers
Long-Term Teachers is an excellent employer for aspiring educators, offering a supportive work culture where collaboration with experienced professionals is encouraged. Located in Marlborough, Wiltshire, the agency provides ample opportunities for career growth and development, ensuring that you are valued and supported throughout your journey. With a focus on inspiring the next generation, you will play a crucial role in students' academic and emotional support while benefiting from comprehensive guidance and resources.
