Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Eltham

Link Education are currently recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to join one of our lovely primary schools in Eltham. The school require an experienced member of staff to provide 1:1 learning support for a student in KS1 who is struggling with attachment issues. This is a full time role to begin asap.

The school have requested a staff member who has a softer, patient and nurturing approach to supporting learning. The school have disclosed the child’s behaviour will display as challenging to begin with, but will improve greatly as the child bonds with their LSA. Patience, understanding and compassion are very important for this role. Some experience working with ASD children would be useful but not essential. The ability to develop a positive working relationship with the child is the main focus in order to support their learning experience.

Requirements:

• Experience supporting learning during lessons.
• Experience working 1:1 with KS1 students.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update service
• Qualifications are desirable.

Package / Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Pension contributions
• A chance to build your classroom experience.

Link Education are dedicated to supporting proper safeguarding practice when placing staff members into working environments with children. We take very seriously, our responsibility to thoroughly screen all of our candidates and follow proper vetting protocols, before approving anyone for work.