Learning Support Assistant

Aspris; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An SEN college is seeking a Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant in Stoke-on-Trent. The successful candidate will support students with their work, assist with behaviour, and work both on site and in the community. Ideal for committed and adaptable individuals, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to shape the futures of young people. Enhanced training and benefits are included.

Benefits

Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme

Blue Light discount card

Flexible working

Comprehensive induction

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in an educational setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with pupils.
• Ability to assist students with learning needs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher by assisting students with their work.
• Engage with pupils to support their behaviour and learning.
• Work both on site at the college and off site in the community.

Skills

Versatility

Resilience

Commitment

Ability to adapt

Job description

Strathmore College are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant to join our Education team. We are looking for versatile, resilient and committed people, who can adapt their practice wherever necessary to support across all key stages. The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher, assisting the young people with their work and supporting with pupil behaviour, while establishing good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs.

Strathmore college is an SEN college for students aged 19 to 25. What makes us different is that each of our learners work on a completely individual programme which is specifically structured to support them into employment and to gain an increased level of independence as they prepare for adulthood. Good links with employers enables learners to develop skills in the workplace to support their transition.

The Strathmore College building itself acts as a central hub from which a vast range of community-based learning takes place. Community-based learning is central to our ethos, with learners engaging in a lot of practical, hands‑on activities and work‑based learning.

This Role Will Include

• Working in the college setting
• Assisting Tutors and helping students
• Working on site and off site accessing the community or on student work placements

Our Benefits Include

• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
• Blue Light discount card
• Flexible workingComprehensive induction
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Paid for enhanced PVG/DBS
• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme and more!

For an informal chat, or to organise a visit to the school, please contact Robyn on 07720891703/[e-mail]

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

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