Learning Support Assistant

Vision For Education Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent PAYE pay rates (weekly)

Pension contributions

Compliance with Agency Workers’ Regs (

Refer a friend/colleague bonus

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to work within a Birmingham SEND setting. You will provide tailored support to pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, helping them access learning and reach their potential.

You will collaborate with teachers and other staff to create an inclusive learning environment, pursue safeguarding, DBS checks, and references; prior Youth Work or Health and Social Care qualifications desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students.
• Ability to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.
• Qualifications such as Youth Work, Health & Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils one-to-one and in small groups to access learning.
• Assist pupils in developing new skills and reach their full potential.
• Collaborate with teachers and other support staff to create an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Rapport building

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Youth/Health & Social Care/ Supporting Teaching & Learning (desirable)

Job description

Vision for Educationare seekinga dedicated and reliable Learning Support Assistant to work within a College based in Birmingham.

The Role

In this role, you will provide tailored support to pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, helping them to access learning and reach their full potential. Key responsibilities would include supporting pupils individual learning needs, offer guidance and encouragement, and assist them in developing new skills. You will work closely with teachers and other support staff within the classroom to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

The successful candidate will also collaborate with a range of professionals to ensure pupils welfare and educational needs are fully met.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and making a meaningful impact on their development.

The School

• A SEND Schools situated in Birmingham.
• The school caters for pupils with ASD and SEMH.
• Always working to the best of their ability and kept up to date with relevant current research and best practice.
• Creates a nurturing and supportive environment for all pupils and staff.

About you

To be considered for the Learning Support Assistant, you will:

Hold suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential.

Have strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students

Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leadingeducation recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using thePay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get thepay andworkingconditionsyou are entitled to.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.

Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

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