Learning Support Assistant

Vision for Education; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency is seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant for a respected SEN school in Stockport. The role involves supporting children with special educational needs, particularly those on the autism spectrum. Successful candidates will be reliable, resilient, and possess prior experience working with vulnerable populations. This opportunity offers a supportive environment and competitive pay rates.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Dedicated consultant access

Qualifications

• Relevant experience of working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
• Ability to meet demands of a special school setting.
• Understanding needs of students with learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Autism and Moderate Learning Difficulties.
• Work in a small class setting.
• Meet individual needs of pupils.

Skills

Experience with children or vulnerable adults

Resilience

Understanding of learning difficulties

Reliability

Job description

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£444 - 475 per week (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)

The Role and School
A large and highly regarded SEN School in Stockport are looking to appoint a passionate Learning Support Assistant to work in a small class of children with special educational needs. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will have a caring and patient manner and will be expected to meet the needs of pupils with Autism and Moderate Learning Difficulties. They offer a supportive and welcoming team and excellent facilities designed to provide pupils with the best possible experience of education.

Requirements
The requirements for the Learning Support Assistant position are:

• Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults.
• Be resilient and able to meet demands of a special school setting.
• Understands the needs of students with learning difficulties.
• Be reliable in both attendance and punctuality.

What we offer

As a Learning Support Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

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.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

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.