Learning Support Assistant- Early Years

Smart Teachers are recruiting for an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join an outstanding school in Thornton Heath.

About the role

• Learning support assistant required to start ASAP until the end of the academic year
• Providing 1:1 support for several students with ASD in the Early Years class
• Role is Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:00 Term time only

About the school

Outstanding school based in Thornton Heath

Provides a unique educational environment for children aged 3-13years

Children at this school are given every opportunity to develop academic, sporting, musical, and dramatic talents.

This school offers an exceptional working environment, with accessable transport links

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Learning Support Assistant- Early Years you will:

• Experience working with children with ASD
• Teaching Assistant Experience
• Hold enhanced DBS or be willing to obtain one

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

• Enhanced DBS check

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.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Travis Thornley on 0207 065 7546 or email travis.thornley@smartteachers.co.uk.