Teaching Assistant

Job Description

The LMP Group is made up of 3 separate companies but with a collective mission to inspire ambition. LMP provides opportunities and supports social change across the UK. The focus is on education and social impact; working together to bring about positive and sustainable development.

The companies include Let Me Play Ltd. which trades as LMP Education, Inspire ATA Ltd. and LMP Action C.I.C. The various departments within these 3 companies serve schools, businesses and individuals across the UK through apprenticeships, traineeships, employability programmes, adult education, alternative education, enrichment and holiday camp programmes. Let Me Play was established in 2004 and employs over 180 people across the UK.

We are extremely proud of the awards and recognition we have received within the industry. We are driven to always deliver the best skills training and development for learners and organisations. We have recently been awarded Best Companies 2 Star 'Outstanding to work for' award for 2022. We were rated; Top 100 mid-sized companies to work for in the UK; Top 50 mid-sized companies to work for in London and Top 3 Education & Training providers in the UK.

Job Overview:
We are seeking passionate Teaching Assistants to join our team and contribute to the success of our holiday camps. The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in working with children and young people, have a creative approach to supporting education, and the ability to build strong relationships with young people.
LMP Action are passionate about giving young people, particularly those from challenging circumstances, the opportunity to take part in free, fun and engaging activities during the holiday periods. During 13 weeks of the year, we provide a range of enriching activities including sport, art, drama, and cookery for children aged 8-16.

Responsibilities:
Support with the delivering of workshops and activities.
Build positive relationships with children and young people, fostering a safe and supportive atmosphere.
Encourage active participation and provide guidance and support as needed.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of safeguarding principles and ensure the safety and well-being of all children and young people in your care.
Represent LMP Action positively and contribute to the organisation's presence in the community.

Qualifications:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship (Or equivalent. Qualified or in training)
Previous experience working with children and young people.
Strong support skills.
Knowledge of safeguarding principles and practices.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to providing enriching opportunities for children.

Requirements:
Enhanced DBS check (Essential).
First Aid certification (Preferred but not essential).
Confidentiality
The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about clients, staff and other LMP stakeholders. Some work is confidential, and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognised course of duty. The post holder must always meet the requirements of the General Data Regulation Act.

Safeguarding, Prevent & Equal Opportunities
The LMP Group are committed to anti-discrimination and equal opportunities for all. We are equally committed to Safer Recruitment Policies, Safeguarding, the Prevent Duty and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.

Pre-employment checks
Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalized right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider.
The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.