1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Vision for Education - Essex; Wickford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency is looking for a passionate 1:1 Learning Support Assistant in Wickford to support students with learning difficulties. You will work in a nurturing environment, providing essential care and guidance to students with varying needs. Join this rewarding position where your experience and dedication can make a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid using PAYE.

Social and networking events.

Pension contributions.

CPD for professional development.

Access to a dedicated consultant.

Qualifications

• Relevant childcare training or equivalent qualifications expected.
• Experience with learning and physical disabilities preferred.
• Strong dedication to inclusive education vital.

Responsibilities

• Support students in classrooms and therapy/sensory rooms.
• Teach academic, life and social skills both inside and outside the classroom.
• Work effectively with students who have Autism, ADHD, PMLD and physical disabilities.

Skills

Experience working with students with learning and physical disabilities.

Dedication to ensuring students of all abilities receive access to quality education.

A passion for supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable students.

Education

Relevant childcare training or equivalent qualifications.

Job description

1:1 Learning Support Assistant (Long-term)

Wickford

GBP90 - GBP100 per day PAYE

ASAP

The School and Role

This Specialist Secondary School, based in Wickford are seeking a passionate 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to provide specialist care to students with moderate learning difficulties. As a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant, you will be working with students with varying mental health needs as well as additional learning needs. You will be working with students in the specialist classrooms, therapy rooms and sensory rooms. This school offers a holistic learning environment to teach students a range of life skills, equipped with a swimming pool, music classrooms, allotments for gardening and art rooms. The provision also provides the students with a nurturing and calming environment for them to thrive in. 1:1 Learning Support Assistants at this school must be prepared to support students not just in the classroom, but outside as well using the facilities to teach academic skills, life skills and social skills. Seeking 1:1 Learning Support Assistants with resilience, confidence and a warm personality who can provide expert guidance to students with Autism, ADHD, PMLD and physical disabilities.

Requirements

The desired 1:1 Learning Support Assistant will have;

• Experience working with students with learning and physical disabilities.
• Relevant childcare training or equivalent qualifications.
• Dedication to ensuring students of all abilities receive access to quality education.
• A passion for supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable students.

What we offer
As a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply
If you are a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners with mental health needs and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed).