Learning Support Assistant - Psychology Graduate

Aspire People; Ringway; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for a Graduate Learning Support Assistant in Manchester. This role involves supporting children with special educational needs (SEN) and offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience. Ideal candidates will have a degree and a passion for education, particularly for supporting children with additional needs such as autism and ADHD. The position is long-term, with a pay range of £90-£100 per day.

Qualifications

• Degree 2:2 or above, ideally in psychology.
• Level 2 or 3 TA qualification considered.
• Experience or knowledge of SEN is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Work with pupils who have additional needs.
• Receive excellent support from the school.

Skills

Experience or knowledge of SEN

Confident and enthusiastic

Passionate about education

Education

Degree 2:2 or above

Level 2 or 3 TA qualification

Job description

Overview

Graduate Learning Support Assistant. Are you a graduate who has a passion for supporting children and young people with SEN? This is a fantastic secondary school in Manchester offering a long-term opportunity for a graduate to gain school-based experience prior to further study. The role is to support pupils to overcome barriers to learning and ensure they receive a truly inclusive education.

Graduate Learning Support Assistant - the role

• An ideal way to gain experience in an outstanding secondary school
• Based in Manchester (other schools in other local boroughs available)
• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Work with pupils who have additional needs such as Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, medical needs and more.
• Receive excellent support from the school and Aspire People
• Long term position - Paid £90-£100 per day
• Work Monday - Friday school hours, term time only
• DBS check required, safeguarding training provided

Graduate Learning Support Assistant - Requirements

• Degree 2:2 or above, ideally psychology but any subject considered.
• Level 2 or 3 TA qualification will also be considered
• Experience or knowledge of SEN
• Confident and enthusiastic, with a love of learning!
• Passionate about education and supporting children with SEN.

Next steps

What are the next steps? Please send your CV to Holly at Aspire today, if you are shortlisted we will be in contact as soon as possible to discuss the role in further detail.

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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks