Learning Support Assistant

Balfor Recruitment; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their supportive team in Stoke-on-Trent. This full-time role offers a fulfilling opportunity to work in a fantastic SEN school committed to providing quality education. You'll be instrumental in supporting students with varying needs, ensuring they have a safe and engaging learning environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in teaching assistance and relevant SEN background, including training in PECS and Makaton. If you're passionate about making a difference in students' lives, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEN children and various academic levels.
• Knowledge of PECS and Makaton is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support SEN children in a safe and welcoming environment.
• Assist in providing personalized learning experiences.

Skills

Patience

Commitment

Support for SEN children

Creating a safe learning environment

Education

Qualified Teaching Assistant

Level 1 safeguarding certificate

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Location: Stoke-on-trent

Duration: Full time, on going

Salary: £85 – £95 per day

The School/role:

We are currently looking for an experienced learning support assistant who can take on a full-time on-going job role in a fantastic SEN school in Stoke-on-Trent. The school strives to provide the best quality teaching and learning with an inclusive and personalised curriculum. They are passionate about preparing students for life and supporting them to achieve their personal goal. This is a full-time learning support assistant post and will run until the end of the academic year.

The candidate for this role will be experienced supporting SEN children alongside children with a range of different academic attainment levels. This will require patience, commitment and the ability to provide a safe and welcoming learning environment.

The team within the school are very supportive and will help you along the way. The staff in the school aim to give the best possible educational experience for their students. This learning support assistant job opportunity is very fulfilling for people who have teaching assistant experience.

Please apply immediately to be considered for this position.

A new enhanced DBS will be needed for this role or a subscription to the DBS update service.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teaching Assistant OR Relevant SEN Background
• PECS and Makaton training/experience
• ASD, SLD, Complex needs – Non verbal needs experience
• Level 1 safeguarding certificate
• Recent school based references
• Valid Photo ID – Driving Licence or passport
• Full DBS – on the update service