Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Birmingham; Presencial; GBP 17 000 - 19 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Vision for Education is partnering with Thrive Education Partnership to recruit enthusiastic graduates as Learning Support Assistants in Birmingham's SEND settings. The role offers hands-on experience, supportive teams and potential for ongoing opportunities.

Daily rate is £92.56-£105 per day under temporary contracts with ASAP start.

Qualificações

• Are you a graduate looking to build a rewarding career in education? You are passionate about supporting children and young people.
• We welcome applications from graduates with transferable experience, including care, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, residential support, health and social care or community settings.
• This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, SEND, youth work, counselling or pastoral support.

Responsabilidades

• Supporting pupils with their learning and development in the classroom.
• Working alongside teachers and specialist support staff to deliver engaging activities.
• Developing positive and trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Supporting pupils with communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and participation in school life.
• Providing support for pupils with complex learning needs, autism and other SEND.
• Supporting positive behaviour and helping pupils to manage challenges.
• Assisting with personal care, feeding or mobility where required and appropriate.
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Graduate Learning Support Assistant - Start Your Career in Education

Location: Birmingham
School: Calthorpe Academy - Thrive Education Partnership
Daily Rate: £92.56-£105 per day
Contract: Temporary, with potential for ongoing opportunities
Start Date: ASAP

Are you a graduate looking to build a rewarding career in education? Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to reach their potential?

Vision for Education is working in partnership with Thrive Education Partnership to recruit enthusiastic, compassionate and proactive graduates to work as Learning Support Assistants within specialist SEND settings across Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, SEND, youth work, counselling, social care or pastoral support. You will gain valuable, hands‑on experience working alongside experienced teachers and support staff while making a genuine difference to the lives of young people.

The Role

As a Graduate Learning Support Assistant, you will support pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities, helping them to engage in learning, develop independence and build confidence.

You do not necessarily need previous experience working in a school. We welcome applications from graduates with relevant transferable experience, including those who have worked in care, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, residential support, health and social care or community settings.

Depending on the needs of the school and individual pupils, your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils with their learning and development in the classroom.
• Working alongside teachers and specialist support staff to deliver engaging activities.
• Developing positive and trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Supporting pupils with communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and participation in school life.
• Providing support for pupils with complex learning needs, autism and other SEND.
• Supporting positive behaviour and helping pupils to manage challenges.
• Assisting with personal care, feeding or mobility where required and appropriate.
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

About the School

Calthorpe Academy is a specialist educational setting within Thrive Education Partnership, supporting children and young people with a range of complex learning needs and special educational needs.

The school places a strong focus on inclusion, communication, independence and helping every learner make progress in their own way. As a member of the support team, you will work collaboratively with teaching staff and other professionals to provide personalised support for pupils.

This is an ideal environment for graduates who want to understand the education sector, develop practical experience and explore potential future careers within teaching or specialist support.

Who We Are Looking For

We are keen to hear from graduates who are:

• Passionate about working with children and young people.
• Interested in pursuing a career in education or specialist support.
• Patient, resilient, caring and enthusiastic.
• Confident working as part of a team.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Adaptable and willing to learn.
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