Learning Support Assistant

Balfor Recruitment Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment group is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant for an ongoing role at a fantastic SEN school in Birmingham. The role requires commitment and a passion for supporting children with special educational needs. Candidates must have relevant experience and training such as PECS and Makaton.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEN children and those with diverse academic levels.
• Familiarity with PECS and Makaton training/experience.
• Ability to provide care for children with ASD, SLD, and complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students in a safe and welcoming learning environment.
• Assist teachers in implementing an inclusive curriculum.
• Engage with students with various levels of academic attainment.

Skills

Patience

Commitment

Ability to create a safe learning environment

Education

Qualified Teaching Assistant

Level 1 safeguarding certificate

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Location: Birmingham

Duration: Full time, on going

Salary: £85 – £95 per day

The School/role:

We are currently looking for an experienced learning support assistant who can take on a full-time on-going job role in a fantastic SEN school in Birmingham. The school strives to provide the best quality teaching and learning with an inclusive and personalised curriculum. They are passionate about preparing students for life and supporting them to achieve their personal goal. This is a full-time learning support assistant post and will run until the end of the academic year.

If you’re interested in this role, then contact Haleemah at Balfor on 0121 260 0000 or email your CV to [e-mail]

The candidate for this role will be experienced supporting SEN children alongside children with a range of different academic attainment levels. This will require patience, commitment and the ability to provide a safe and welcoming learning environment.

The team within the school are very supportive and will help you along the way. The staff in the school aim to give the best possible educational experience for their students. This learning support assistant job opportunity is very fulfilling for people who have teaching assistant experience.

Please apply immediately to be considered for this position.

A new enhanced DBS will be needed for this role or a subscription to the DBS update service.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teaching Assistant OR Relevant SEN Background
• PECS and Makaton training/experience
• ASD, SLD, Complex needs – Non verbal needs experience
• Level 1 safeguarding certificate
• Recent school based references
• Valid Photo ID – Driving Licence or passport
• Full DBS – on the update service