Learning Support Assistant

Vision For Education Ltd.; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE daily rates

Pension contributions

CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant

Free courses available

Job summary

Vision For Education Ltd. is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours in SEN schools across Rotherham.

The role offers flexible start dates and a daily PAYE rate of £92.56–£93.83 for a 6.5 hour day, with part-time or full-time options. The ideal candidate will have DBS checks (enhanced, update service preferred) and be able to provide two referees.

Qualifications

• Experience with behaviours that challenge is highly desirable
• Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or willingness to apply
• Be able to provide details of 2 willing and relevant referees
• Ability to work on initiative and proactively
• A passion for education and motivation to making a difference for our young people

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours
• Encourage participation in activities, lessons and crafts
• Assist with physical activity and learning tasks

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Various SEN Schools - Rotherham

Part Time / Full Time

Flexible start dates

£92.56 -£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-leadingeducation 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.

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