Learning Support Assistant recruitment agency listing
Primary school learning support assistants, also known as teaching assistants or classroom assistants, support the work of primary school teachers. They tend to help pupils with special educational needs.
Qualifications and entry requirements
No set qualifications are required for learning support assistant roles. However, applicants need to show a good level of general education and experience of working with children. Learning support assistants tend to be trained on the job by experienced teaching staff as, to gain qualifications, learning support assistants need to be assessed on the skills they use while working in the classroom. Qualifications for learning support assistants already in employment include NVQs and NCFE certificates. Experienced learning support assistants with GCSEs to their name may go on to study for Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status or may progress to degree-level study, which can help them to eventually achieve a teaching degree.
Key competencies
Learning support assistants need to be able to build strong relationships with children and teachers, be capable of working well under the supervision of a trained teacher, show an understanding of child protection issues, and be patient and organised. Anyone wishing to become a primary school learning support assistant must undergo checks for previous criminal convictions.
Jobs for primary school learning support assistants are available in state-maintained and private schools. Full-time and part-time learning support assistant jobs are available, as are temporary (supply) positions. Recruitment agencies are often a valuable source of learning support assistant vacancies.
Salaries
Inexperienced learning support assistants may receive starting salaries of around £12,000 a year. Employees with qualifications typically receive higher salaries.
About Lynx Education
Schools, Academies, Trusts, Governing Bodies, Education Authorities. It is a tough job to find the right candidate, not to mention expensive. We are teachers and School Governors ourselves so we fully appreciate the recruitment process you have to go through. At Lynx Education our aim is to work with you to find the right candidate whilst working within your budget.
Learning Support Assistant - Education
Covers: UK wide | Part Time, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k
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About Integritas Education Recruitment
Independent business.Experienced UK trained teachers & School Governors, we are specialists in recruiting all levels of staff for Schools, Colleges, Academies,Universities across England. We will reduce School's recruitment spend working within a School's budget. We recruit Teachers, School Leaders and School Support staff - Caretakers, Business Managers and School admin staff. All can be assured of a thorough, honest cost-effective service.
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Covers: England | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
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Covers: UK WIDE | Contract, Part Time, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
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Covers: UK wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About Class People
Leading independent education recruitment specialists providing teachers, teaching assistants and early years practitioners services across the South-West, We match education professionals with opportunities across the full span of the curriculum, age groups, abilities and special needs for permanent, long-term contracts and day-to-day supply. With education at the heart of everything we do, Class People consultants are on hand to help you.
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Covers: South West, South East, Midlands | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
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About Protocol Education
Whether you are looking for job opportunities within UK schools and nurseries or you represent a school or nursery looking to recruit staff you will find exactly what you are looking for at Protocol Education.
Learning Support Assistant - Education
Covers: Most areas within the UK | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+