Learning Support Assistant

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

Job summary

An educational support organization is seeking a Learning Support Assistant in Reading. The role involves supporting SEN pupils in a nurturing environment and requires experience with special educational needs. The position offers a salary of £18,491 - £19,514 plus benefits such as free on-site parking, professional development, and a generous pension scheme. Candidates must be willing to participate in physical activities and provide personal care as needed.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Generous pension scheme

Contractual Sick Pay

Free confidential mental health and wellbeing coaching

Family friendly policies

Staff Wellbeing Group

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to SEN pupils both indoors and outdoors.
• Engage in physical activities during sessions.
• Assist in personal care as required.

Skills

Experience with SEN pupils

Ability to participate in physical activities

Willingness 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