Learning Support Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support to students with special educational needs. The role involves assisting students aged 2 to 19, fostering a nurturing environment, and requires a caring nature and experience with various learning needs.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Generous referral bonus scheme

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with special educational needs.
• Desire to work with children with disabilities.
• Moving and handling training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized support to students with additional needs.
• Assist with personal care and moving with hoists.
• Build trustworthy relationships with students.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Flexibility

Patience

Caring Nature

Job description

The role

• 1:1 Student Support: Provide personalised support to students with additional needs in the classroom
• The school seeks a Learning Support Assistant who will be enthusiastic, passionate, and caring.
• providing support and guidance to the student in their variety of learning needs and assistance with personal care / moving and handling with hoists.
• Delivering support to children aged 2 all the way through to 19 on a one-to-one and small-group basis.
• Building a trustworthy and lasting relationship with students, enabling them to shine bright.

About the school:

• The school caters for children and young people with special educational needs between the ages 2 and 19 years.
• The school aims to develop the full potential of each pupil in a respectful, inspiring and supportive environment.
• The school provides a broad, balanced, differentiated and relevant curriculum that motivates, inspires and prioritises pupils talents and interests.
• The school does their upmost to support students in a calm and non-confrontational manner, helping students to feel comfortable enabling them to make the most of their opportunities.
• Easy access from Stroud and Gloucester.

To be considered for the role of Learning Support Assistant you will:

• Be flexible.
• Ideally have your own transport or close public transport links
• Experience with both small group and 1:1 is beneficial
• Friendly and nurturing qualities.
• Competent behaviour management skills.
• Have experience supporting children and young adults with a range of different learning needs and abilities PMLD, MLD, ADHD, ADD, ASD, Global Delay, VI, HI, SEMH
• Preferablymoving and handling training or have recent experience in this.
• Have a patient and caring nature.
• Have a desire to work with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• Willing to complete CPD training.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

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

GBP445-GBP470 per week

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

• Have a desire to work with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

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.
• 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.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Will on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)