Learning Support Assistant (Early Years)

Learning Support Assistant

• Full time, permanent
• Early Years
• Start Date: 15th May 2023

About the role:

I'm looking for a passionate & committed Learning Support Assistant for a wonderful Nursery School based in BS13, Bristol.

This is a busy, bubbly Nursery school where you'll be joining a fantastic team, they are very warm & welcoming and accepting. Here you will be working full time, Monday to Friday with Early Years.

Your role will involve working 1:1 or in a small group, supporting children with their education, behavioural and social development, helping children who find it difficult to learn because they have Special educational needs and providing general assistance to the room leader.

You will need to be committed to making a difference and have the enthusiasm to encourage the child to achieve beyond their potential. You will help the children engage in lessons & activities, listen to them read, tell stories & play numeracy games. During the role you will make sure the children understand the instructions given and ensuring they feel comfortable and confident when completing tasks.

You will need excellent written & verbal communication skills as you will be working closely with other LSAs and the class teacher. You will need to communicate well with the children to help them develop their speech, you will be encouraging the children to communicate.

As part of the role you will be speaking with the parents & guardians often, when greeting them at drop off/pick up times & keeping them up to date with their child's progress.

In the classroom you will be assisting the teacher to plan learning activities, prepare learning materials, complete records, and carry out administrative tasks. You will also be a calm person who is able to positively manage challenging behaviour including supporting the Teacher in managing class behaviour.

This school has a big playground which includes a large Forest School where the children go during PPA time & have lessons with the Forest School Teacher, you will be involved in helping with this. The children absolutely love forest school!

What the Nursery school is looking for:

The nursery school are looking for an Learning Support Assistant who is kind, caring & patient. They want you to be able to provide a safe, happy environment for the children to learn & grow. They would like to find someone who is reliable & committed who can bond with the children & gain their trust.

They need a Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about providing a high standard of care and supporting the children in their learning journey. You will need the ability to handle complex and sensitive issues with empathy and understanding.

• Creative & Enthusiastic
• Reliable & Trusted
• Team player, Hard worker & supportive member
• Childcare experience (preferred)
• SEN experience (preferred)
• Supportive, patient & kind

Working with Long-term Teachers:

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 with 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. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

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
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £10.00-£13.11 per hour

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
• Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
• School: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RBLSA(EY)BS13HN
Expected start date: 15/05/2023