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**Learning Support Assistant - Full Time - Egremont, West Cumbria.**

Weare recruiting a temporary full time learning support assistant for a Secondary School in the Egremont area. You would work with students on EHCP's and those with SEMH needs, including Austim in the Learning Support departments, as well as supporting studentsin the classroom to access the curriculum and engage with their learning - it is important to be able to work independently to meet individual and group needs, as well as having the ability to work well with the team.

The role is full time 8.00 am to 16.00 pm Monday to Friday

**What will working as a TA on supply involve doing day to day?**
You will be supporting the Class Teacher and Learning Support team, work will involve:

- Encouraging and supporting the routine that has been set in place for the individual
- Encouraging the individual’s confidence, self-esteem and independence.
- Helping the student understand instructions through repetition, re-phrasing or demonstrating.
- Providing feedback to teachers and contributing to assessments
- Implementing EHCP's and behaviour policies/strategies to facilitate development, learning and manage behaviour
- Developing trusting effective relationships with young people with SEMH needs to support their development, well being and access to learning
- Potentially supporting the individual in social activities and on outings.
- Supporting students to access the curriculum and their learning either on an individual basis or working with small groups

**What personal qualities and skills does working as a TA on supply require?**
You will be ideally hold a Level 3 recognised TA qualification as well as practical previous experience. You will need an interest in education and in working with**students** along with excellent communication and ‘people’ skills. You will needto have a **calm, confident, mature approach t**o your work and a responsible attitude along with much**patience and a sense of humour at times**You will need to be a **patient person**who has compassion and **empathy and also a drive to see others flourish and succeed as they learn. You will need experience teaching and supporting learners**and be willing to get stuck in and provide help as and when it is needed.

**Who are System People Education?**
System People Education are the fastest growing Teaching Agency in Cumbria with an already impressive portfolio of schools in the County. We were **_the first teaching agency with offices here in Cumbria _**offering a truly dedicated approach to Cumbria Teaching Supply. We have grown organically, mainly from kind referrals from local teachers and TA’s who have found work through usin local schools.

**Teaching Assistants on supply, how does it all work?**

Here is the good bit you can work as much or as little as you want to. When you register with us you work out a work search plan with our Education Manager's - Sarah Story or Jayne Lillington, who will then approach schools on your behalf to try and secureyou work you really want.
**Why would you choose to register with System People?**
- We pay excellent rates of pay and treat you fairly
- Your details will reach the right people at the right schools and continue to do so while you are still actively looking.
- You can register remotely via ZOOM interview
- **We would love you to join our register