Learning Support Assistant

Vision for Education - Sheffield; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An education supply agency is seeking a Learning Support Assistant in Rotherham to support pupils with learning disabilities. This part-time role requires assisting students with educational activities and fostering inclusivity. Ideal candidates will have experience with challenging behaviours and a passion for making a difference. Competitive daily rates offered, ensuring rewarding experiences in an educational environment.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

Professional development courses

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with learning disabilities.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS.
• Ability to provide relevant referee details.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning disabilities.
• Encourage participation in all school activities.
• Provide assistance during lessons and physical activities.

Skills

Experience with challenging behaviours

Ability to work on initiative

Passion for education

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Various SEN Schools - Rotherham

Part Time (Must be available 3 days per week)

Flexible start dates

£83.33-£93.83 per day (6.5 hour day)

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be supporting pupils with Learning Disabilities and Challenging behaviours to work to the best of their ability in order to make the most of their education and learning. You will be required to assist and encourage the young adults to take part in all activities and tasks carried out by the school including physical activity, lessons and crafts.

These students have needs such as autism, developmental language disorder, speech and language difficulties, ADHD, PMLD, SLD and moderate learning difficulties. This role can be very rewarding for somebody who is wanting to make a positive impact on a young person's life.

Role Requirements

• Previous experience of working with behaviours that challenge is highly desirable
• An enhanced DBS registered to the update service or the willingness to apply for one
• Be able to provide details of 2 willing and relevant referees
• The ability to work on initiative and proactively
• A passion for education and motivation to making a difference for our young people

What we offer

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.
• Access to free courses such as Team Teach.

About us:
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call Chloe Murdoch on (phone number removed) or (url removed)