Learning Support Assistant

Axcis Education; Guildford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a small specialist school in Guildford. You will support pupils across a wide age range, including those with autism and complex needs, providing encouragement and practical assistance throughout the day.

This temporary-to-perm role has an immediate start and a daily rate of £92.63. You must be reliable, empathetic and able to build strong relationships with children, staff and families while safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND is advantageous.
• Must have a full driving licence and access to a car.
• Comfortable undertaking personal care responsibilities.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils throughout the school day with encouragement and practical assistance.
• Help manage situations where challenging behaviour may arise.
• Assist with personal care tasks as part of daily duties.

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join a small specialist school in Guildford. The school works with pupils across a wide age range, supporting individuals with autism and a variety of additional and complex needs. The position is available for an immediate start and offers a temp-to-perm opportunity, with a daily rate of £92.63. Working Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, you will play an important role in supporting pupils throughout their school day, providing encouragement, reassurance and practical assistance to help them reach their individual potential. The role will involve working with pupils with ASD, supporting a range of learning and developmental needs, and helping to manage situations where challenging behaviour may arise. You must also be comfortable undertaking personal care responsibilities as part of your daily duties. The ideal candidate will be caring, resilient and adaptable, with a genuine interest in supporting children and young people with special educational needs. Previous SEND experience would be advantageous, particularly within an autism setting, although a positive attitude and the ability to build strong relationships are equally important. As the school is situated in a relatively remote location, having a full driving licence and access to a car is essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a close-knit school community and potentially progress into a permanent role.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

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.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

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.

Contact: Sam Higham

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