Learning Support Assistant

Hays; Towcester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking dedicated SEMH Learning Support Assistants to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience with children with SEMH needs.
• Ability to provide individual attention and support.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of social and life skills in students.
• Build trusting relationships and provide individual attention.

Skills

Experience with SEMH needs

Ability to build trusting relationships

Motivational skills

Supportive communication

Education

Relevant experience working with children

Job description

Your new company

Hays Education have recently seen an increased need for local SEMH Learning Support Assistants in Schools across Northamptonshire for day-to-day and long-term supply.

Here at Hays, we work with a number of schools across Northamptonshire, covering the areas of Northampton, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden, Daventry, Towcester, Brackley and all the in between! This means as a Teaching Assistant working through Hays you will have local work in your local area covering schools that only you want to work in.

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a SEMH (Social, Emotional, Mental Health) Secondary School in Towcester for young people aged 11-18 with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties who have not been able to settle happily into mainstream provision. The school is a growing school, currently with over 63 students. The school has a vocational hub provision on site as well as following the National Curriculum, which enables it’s students to develop their skills in an area they are passionate in such as Motor Vehicle Studies, Construction, Hair and Beauty and Engineering.

Your new role

We are currently recruiting for full time SEMH Learning Support Assistants to join the team ASAP on a temporary - permanent basis. We are looking for exceptional people who thrive on working in challenging settings to work with the schools exceptional pupils.

We are seeking people who thrive on working in a challenging but immensely rewarding environment, who are passionate about supporting the development of social, life and independence skills and who truly want to make a difference in the lives of young people.

The appointed person will be expected to make a real and positive impact to the lives of children who have a range of care needs, life experiences and personalities that makes every day varied and interesting. You will be able to successfully build trusting student relationships and motivate and encourage student(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with living and learning tasks as appropriate.

What you'll need to succeed

The appointed candidates will have a minimum of 1 years’ experience working with children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and/or challenging behaviour.

What you'll get in return

This is a great opportunity to work in a fantastic school with varied and rewarding work with excellent students.

In return you will get:

1. Competitive rates of pay.
2. Holiday pay and pension contributions per week.
3. Hays Hub mobile app to streamline processes and manage your bookings.
4. Continued professional development and support.
5. A dedicated team of professionals on call to aid you in your work.
6. Refer-a-Friend scheme worth £350 high street vouchers.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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