About this role
Learning Support Assistant - Sheffield
Are you a caring and adaptable Learning Support Assistant looking for flexible work across schools in Sheffield?
Academics, an established Education Agency, are acting as an agency and are recruiting Learning Support Assistants for temporary, ongoing supply work across primary and secondary schools in Sheffield.
This Learning Support Assistant opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys supporting pupils with their learning and development. You will work alongside teachers and school staff to help pupils access lessons, build confidence and make progress within a supportive Sheffield school environment.
Position: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Contract: Temporary, flexible ongoing supply
Pay: £92.56 - £100 per day (dependent on experience, training, qualifications and client rate available, paid via PAYE - no umbrella company fees, inclusive of holiday pay)
Start Date: ASAP or a start date that works for you
About the Role
As a Learning Support Assistant in Sheffield, you will provide classroom and individual support to pupils across a range of year groups and abilities.
The Learning Support Assistant will work closely with class teachers to support learning, encourage positive behaviour and help pupils develop their confidence and independence. The exact support required will vary between schools and pupils.
Key Responsibilities
Support pupils with classroom learning and activitiesWork alongside teachers to provide effective learning supportProvide individual or small-group support where requiredEncourage positive behaviour and engagementHelp pupils develop confidence and independenceAdapt support to meet individual learning needsBuild positive relationships with pupils and staffCommunicate effectively with the wider school team Candidate Requirements
Previous experience working with children or young peopleSchool-based experience is desirableCaring, patient and adaptable approachConfident supporting pupils with different needsEnhanced DBS Certificate or willingness to obtain one What Academics Offer
Flexible Learning Support Assistant opportunities throughout SheffieldCompetitive daily rates of £92.56-£100Opportunities across a variety of schoolsPotential long-term and permanent opportunitiesOngoing support from experienced education consultantsASAP start, or a start date that works for youRefer a friend and earn up to £75 Love2Shop vouchers If you are an experienced Learning Support Assistant looking for flexible work in Sheffield, we'd love to hear from you. Academics can support you with ongoing supply and longer-term opportunities across Sheffield.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.