Learning support assistant - united kingdom, maida vale, london

title: learning support assistant (lsa)

location: west london, w9

nearest station: queens park

wage/salary: £16.00 gross per hour

driver essential? no

essential: experience supporting a young person who requires additional support in a school setting. a kind and friendly personality is key!

start date: asap to at least june 2023

days & hours: monday to friday 8.30 am to 4.00 pm (term time only)

pets: there is a school dog -a cockapoo (non-shedding)

recruiter: rachael

about this client/child:

amy aged 15 loves music, drama, art, shopping, and spending time with her friends. she also enjoys doing a lot of charity work with her family. amy has epilepsy and memory loss associated with a benign brain tumour. she attends a mainstream senior school but requires help with organization, writing and someone being with her when she has, or is recovering from a (mild) gelastic seizure.

overview of role:

as amy’s lsa, your role will be to accompany her to lessons, help her make notes and assist with her organisation. amy is very academic and enjoys being at school so your role will be a pivotal one in helping her continue to flourish. amy will not need support at breaks or lunchtimes. the contract offered will be at least until june 2023 but could be extended if amy decides to stay on for sixth form.

who this job would suit:

we are looking for an lsa that is experienced in supporting a young person with additional needs in a school environment. this role will suit someone who is kind, patient, fun, friendly and young at heart – someone who can spark up a good relationship with amy.

what’s great about this job:

this is a great opportunity to work in a sought-after private school whilst helping maximise amy’s potential as she heads into her gcse year.

who is recruiting for this role?

we are working in association with a private client/case manager on this vacancy; they will be carrying out all recruitment, including shortlisting and interviewing. by applying for this vacancy, you agree to us sending your cv and contact details to our client. please see our website for more information.

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