Primary LSA

Start Date: ASAP Full-Time Long-Term Opportunity
Requirements: Strong academics genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Chelmsford is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their supportive team. This role would be particularly well suited to a Psychology Graduate Education Graduate or related graduate looking to gain valuable hands-on experience working with children in a primary school environment.

As a Primary Learning Support Assistant in Chelmsford you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional learning needs
• Support children with accessing the curriculum and completing classroom activities
• Assist pupils with developing their confidence independence and engagement with learning
• Support childrens social emotional and behavioural development throughout the school day
• Build positive trusting and consistent relationships with pupils
• Work closely with class teachers the SENCO and wider pastoral team
• Help create a calm inclusive and nurturing classroom environment
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote good learning habits
• Monitor pupils progress and provide feedback to teaching and SEN staff where appropriate

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who is passionate about working with children and wants to gain meaningful experience within a primary school setting.

Working as a Primary Learning Support Assistant provides valuable experience for graduates considering future careers in:

• Educational Psychology
• Primary Teaching and teacher training
• Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Child and adolescent mental health
• Speech and language support
• Behavioural or therapeutic support
• Child development and education

You will gain first-hand experience of how learning needs behaviour communication and emotional development can influence a childs experience of school.

The school is looking for someone who is:

• Educated to degree level ideally with a 2:1 or First Class degree in Psychology Education or a related subject
• Patient empathetic and confident when working with children
• Passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to learning
• Calm resilient and able to respond positively to challenging situations
• A strong communicator with a proactive and supportive approach
• Reliable reflective and eager to develop their understanding of SEN
• Interested in pursuing a long-term career working with children or young people
• Enthusiastic about supporting childrens academic social and emotional development

If youre a graduate looking to take the next step in your career and gain valuable experience as a Primary Learning Support Assistant in Chelmsford apply today with your updated CV.

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