Learning Support Assistant

Focus Resourcing Group; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Learning Support Assistant in the United Kingdom to provide essential support for SEN pupils. The position offers a salary of £24,790 - £26,409, plus an additional SEN allowance. Responsibilities include participating in physical activities and providing personal care. Ideal candidates will have experience working with SEN individuals. This role supports professional development and offers benefits like free parking and a generous pension scheme. Full training is provided.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Generous pension scheme

Contractual Sick Pay

Free confidential mental health and wellbeing coaching

Family friendly policies

Continuous Professional Development

Qualifications

• Experience of working with SEN pupils in a group or 1:1 setting is essential.
• Experience of dealing with medical conditions such as epilepsy would be advantageous.
• Full ongoing training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Participate in physical activities throughout the year.
• Provide personal care as required.

Skills

Experience with SEN pupils

Willingness to work indoors and outdoors

Ability to provide personal care

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

• FTE - £24,790 - 26,409 plus £1491 SEN Allowance
• Actual Salary £18,491 - £19,514
• Term Time Only
• Hours : Monday 08.30 - 16.30 and 08.30 - 15.30 Tuesday to Friday plus INSET days.

Benefits

• Free on-site parking
• Generous pension scheme
• Contractual Sick Pay
• Free confidential mental health and wellbeing coaching and counselling services
• Family friendly policies
• Staff Wellbeing Group
• Continuous Professional Development : A full induction and on the job training with a commitment to supporting and coaching you towards excellent practice
• A generous site in a well-established community location, with excellent transport links close to the river Thames and the beautiful surrounding countryside.

Experience of working with SEN pupils in a group or 1 : 1 setting is essential, experience of dealing with medical conditions such as epilepsy would be advantageous - but full ongoing training will be provided. You will need to be willing to work both indoors and out throughout the year, participate in physical activities and provide personal care.