Learning Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking school dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of young people. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with children who face challenges in mainstream education, providing them with the support and guidance they need to thrive. With a commitment to safeguarding and professional development, you will be part of a nurturing environment that values resilience and creativity. If you are passionate about education and want to help shape the future of young lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Extensive training and career progression

Access to Paycare and Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory Pension

Long Service Rewards

Sick pay after qualifying period

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people who may display challenging behaviours.
• Ability to be resilient and fun loving.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in a creative learning environment.
• Promote the welfare of children and young people.

Skills

Resilience

Experience with challenging behaviors

Creativity

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young Peoples Workforce

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Join our team at Access School in Shropshire and be part of making a difference to a young person's life!

Access School is not your run of the mill school. We find creative ways to work with very special children, who, for a variety of reasons, struggle with mainstream schools. Small student numbers mean we can give our very best to the young people who come through our doors every day, and we'd love you to be there too.

So, if you are resilient, fun loving and have some experience of working with young people who may display challenging behaviours, apply below.

Family Care is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; therefore the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

• Extensive training and career progression (support to work towards NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young Peoples Workforce)
• Access to Paycare and Employee Assistance Programme
• Contributory Pension
• Long Service Rewards
• Sick pay after qualifying period

Full time hours: 34 per week (Term Time + INSET)

Family Care is committed to safeguarding and always promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects the post holder to share this commitment. To uphold this responsibility, we follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we select suitable candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to safeguarding checks. An Enhanced DBS check, comprehensive references, and appropriate online and social media checks will be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. We are permitted to ask whether an applicant has any convictions, cautions, reprimands, or final warnings (spent or otherwise) under the current guidance, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Please note that disclosure of a criminal background will not automatically disqualify you from employment.