Education Support Roles

Axcis Education; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Training provided

Career development

Opportunities across Monmouthshire

Job summary

Axcis Education is recruiting for education support roles across Monmouthshire, including mainstream schools, specialist settings, outdoor education and AP/PRU environments. Roles suit Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Sports Coaches, Graduates and those with experience supporting children who want a career in education.

We offer flexible full-time and part-time opportunities across Monmouthshire with experience across mainstream, SEND and outdoor education settings, plus

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people in educational settings is desirable.
• Ability to work with pupils with additional learning or behavioural needs.
• Willingness to engage in outdoor and activity-based learning.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with learning and engagement.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Supporting children and young people with additional learning, behavioural or social needs.
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and positive relationships.
• Using sport, outdoor activities and practical learning to engage pupils.
• Supporting young people who may have struggled within mainstream education.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils manage challenges.
• Working alongside teachers and other education professionals.
• Helping create safe, structured and inclusive learning environments.
• Supporting pupils to achieve their individual educational and personal goals.

Skills

Student support

1:1 support

Group support

Adaptability

Job description

Education Support Roles – Monmouthshire

Are you passionate about working with children and young people and looking for a role that offers something different from a traditional classroom? We are recruiting for a range of exciting education support opportunities across Monmouthshire, including mainstream schools, specialist settings, outdoor education, Alternative Provision (AP) and Pupil Referral Units (PRUs). These roles are ideal for Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Sports Coaches, Youth Workers, Graduates and anyone with experience supporting children and young people who wants to build a career within education. You could be supporting pupils in a classroom, taking learning outdoors, delivering activities, supporting vocational programmes or helping young people re-engage with education through alternative provision.

Settings

• Mainstream schools
• Specialist and SEND settings
• Outdoor education environments
• Alternative Provision (AP)
• Pupil Referral Units (PRUs)
• Behavioural and SEMH settings
• Vocational and activity-based education programmes

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with learning and engagement
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting children and young people with additional learning, behavioural or social needs
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and positive relationships
• Using sport, outdoor activities and practical learning to engage pupils
• Supporting young people who may have struggled within mainstream education
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils manage challenges
• Working alongside teachers, instructors and experienced education professionals
• Helping create safe, structured and inclusive learning environments
• Supporting pupils to achieve their individual educational and personal goals

Who we’re looking for

• Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants
• Sports Coaches and Sports Graduates
• Graduates interested in education, psychology, youth work or SEND
• Youth Workers and Outdoor Activity Instructors
• Individuals with experience in care, mentoring, coaching or community settings
• People who are patient, adaptable and passionate about helping young people
• Previous experience within education, AP, PRUs or specialist settings is desirable but not essential for all roles

EWC Registration – Wales

As these opportunities are based in Wales, candidates undertaking relevant education support roles must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC). For school-based learning support roles, this will generally mean registration as a School Learning Support Worker. This includes roles such as Teaching/Classroom Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Special/Additional Needs Assistant and Learning Coach. If you are not currently registered with the EWC, we can provide guidance on the registration process and help you understand which registration category is appropriate for the role you are applying for.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
• Short-term and long-term positions
• Opportunities across Monmouthshire
• A variety of educational environments and settings
• Experience across mainstream, specialist, outdoor and alternative education
• Training and ongoing support
• The opportunity to develop your career within education, SEND, youth work or specialist support
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to young people

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website). If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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