Learning Support Assistant in Colchester

Location: Colchester
Salary: £83.00 per day
Recruiter: Academics
Job Hours: Full-time

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Learning Support Assistant Are you a highly motivated and talented Learning Support Assistant seeking your next career move ready for October 2024?

Or are you an aspiring teacher who wants to work for an incredibly supportive Secondary school based in Colchester, Essex?

If yes, you do not want to miss out on this amazing new opportunity!

** Colchester, Essex ** Learning Support Assistant ** KS3-KS4 ** £83 - £105 per day ** October 2024 start ** Supportive SLT ** Potential to go permanent ** CPD opportunities ** Easily accessible via public transport and car ** Graduates and experienced LSA/TA's welcome to apply Academics are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join the team at a flourishing Secondary school in Colchester, Essex from October 2024 until at least July 2025.

This opportunity offers a long-term role until July 2025, with the potential for a permanent contract for the successful candidate.

You will benefit from various travel connections, support from an incredible SLT, and CPD opportunities to help you become the best version of yourself!

Responsibilities: ** Support learners in small groups or on a one-to-one basis ** Help maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment ** Monitor and record progress of learners, providing feedback to teachers and parents ** Assist in planning and delivering lessons, while supporting the class teacher to ensure productive and engaging lessons.

** Carrying out administrative tasks The role involves working with students aged 11-16 in small groups or individually to improve their engagement with learning.

Support may be provided to students with Special Educational Needs/Disabilities (SEND) or Social, Emotional, Mental Health needs (SEMH).

The successful candidate will: ** Have excellent communication skills ** Strong organisation skills ** Be adaptable, proactive and positive ** Have drive and determination ** Deal with situations calmly and sensitively If you are passionate about shaping the future generation and are interested in the position of Learning Support Assistant at a highly supportive and nurturing Secondary school located in Colchester, Essex, starting October 2024, please contact Connor Ellis at Academics and apply today!

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About Academics


Academics is a UK and International market leading teacher recruitment consultancy, specialising in long-term contract, short-term supply and permanent placements for qualified teaching staff, middle and senior leadership professionals and non-teaching support staff.

Our experienced teams of consultants in offices throughout the UK and overseas have a combination of education and private sector knowledge that has established Academics as the most professional service available in education recruitment.

We recruit for a wide range of clients including inner city comprehensives, selective grammar and international schools and colleges. These clients are based all over the UK, the Middle East and the Far East and we have long standing relationships with them.

Our commitment to ‘Delivering Continuity in the Classroom’ has promoted the development of strong partnerships with schools and colleges throughout the UK and abroad. Also, the unique approach we adopt in regard to the professional development of our workforce has helped to develop a dynamic and interactive learning community.

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