Learning Support Assistant

Ilkeston, Long Eaton and surrounding areas

£400-£600 per week (dependent on experience)

About the Role

Connex Education works with multi academy trusts across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire to provide supply staff.

We are currently seeking dedicated learning support assistants to work full-time or part-time in various primary or secondary schools across Ilkeston and Long Eaton. As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll be supporting pupils in small groups or one-to-one with students with various needs, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Assignment Details

Roles are available for immediate start, with both short-term and long-term positions on offer.

Person Specification

Experience is beneficial but we are more interested in finding compassionate and caring individuals who have a passion for working with children and are dedicated to making a difference in students’ lives.

We don’t require specific qualifications as we provide full training through Connex Academy. We focus on the transferable skills you have and your attitude towards working in education.

Benefits of Working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE paid weekly
• Free access to our Teaching Assistant Toolkit skills development package comprising over 24 courses
• Funded formal qualifications, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL
• Career progression via our TA to Tutor conversion course
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

If you’re interested in this rewarding opportunity or would like to discuss other supply positions in Ilkeston and Long Eaton schools, please apply today. Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity.