SEN Learning Support Assistant - Havering

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Learning Support Assistant to join a mainstream school in Havering.

Initial vacancy will be in Early Years.

Experience working in Early Years in a Primary school is required.

About the role

As a Learning Support Assistant you must:

• be able to manage groups or individuals from a class under the guidance of the class teacher;
• be able to work independently and take initiative to plan activities and tasks.
• be an excellent team player that is eager to share knowledge and skills with others.

Knowledge and experience working with pupils on the SEND register or with an Educational Health Care Plan would be beneficial.

About the school

The school is a well established three form entry primary school located in Havering. They are committed to providing a high-quality education in an environment where every child feels valued and supported.

Monday - Friday , 08:30 - 16:00

Requirements

To be considered for the role of SEN Learning Support Assistant - Havering you will:

• Experience working in Early Years
• Have a good understanding of child development and a genuine desire to help children succeed
• Experience with PECs, Tacpac and other interventions is desirable

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

• Additional qualifications required in order to qualify for higher pay

Smart Teachers 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 Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers 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 Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, 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 make sure 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.

Smart Teachers do 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.