Educational support assistants

Description

Educational support assistants work with teachers to provide one-to-one support for children with particular learning needs.

Tasks

• Supports schoolwork under teacher’s supervision
• Helps child understand instruction through a variety of means and encourages self-confidence and independence
• Identifies signs of distress and offers reassurance
• Implements care programmes, as appropriate
• Helps and encourages child to communicate
• Attends to child’s physical needs
• Provides feedback to teachers and completes and maintains records

Educational Requirements

Academic qualifications may be required by some employers, although entry is possible with relevant experience alone. A DBS check is mandatory.