Learning Support Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE weekly pay

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

AWR compliance

Free training

Refer a friend bonus

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant in Sevenoaks to support pupils with complex physical disabilities and additional learning needs, working alongside teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals.

Candidates with experience in SEN, care, healthcare or residential care are encouraged to apply. The role offers a 12-week temp-to-perm pathway with permanent contracts possibly available.

Qualifications

• Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults
• Experience in SEN, care, healthcare or residential care is valuable
• Ability to work with pupils with complex physical disabilities and additional learning needs

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with complex physical disabilities and additional learning needs to access education, communication and daily living skills
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals to plan and deliver support

Skills

SEN Teaching Assistant

Care Assistant

Healthcare Assistant

Support Worker

Residential Childcare Worker

Learning Support Assistant

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Vision for Education is seeking compassionate Learning Support Assistantto join an outstanding specialist school in Sevenoaks.

Working alongside teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals, you'll support pupils with complex physical disabilities and additional learning needs to access education, communication and daily living skills.

If you've worked in SEN, care, healthcare, residential care or support work, we'd love to hear from you.

Ideal backgrounds

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Care Assistant
• Healthcare Assistant
• Support Worker
• Residential Childcare Worker
• Learning Support Assistant

12-week temp-to-perm opportunity with permanent contracts available.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education 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.