Learning Support Assistant - Secondary

Vision for Education - Manchester; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Bolton is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to improve the life chances of young people. The candidate should have empathy and compassion to support students with barriers to learning, alongside having a Teaching and Learning qualification level 2 or higher. This full-time role offers excellent daily rates and FULL compliance with Agency Workers Regulations.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Generous referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 weeks relevant school-based experience is required.
• Warm and caring personality is essential.
• Genuine desire to help students with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with barriers to learning.
• Work 1:1 with students with Special Educational Needs.
• Cover classes in the absence of a teacher after gaining experience.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Ability to work with challenging behaviour

Education

Teaching and Learning qualification level 2 or higher

Job description

Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant looking for a new role in Bolton?

About the role

As a Learning Support Assistant, with a drive to improve the life chances of young people through education, the successful applicant:

• Will be looking for a full-time role and have the empathy and compassion required to support young people with barriers to learning.
• have experience of working with children on a 1 to 1, group, and in-class basis.
• Have a Teaching and Learning qualification level 2 or higher

There will be an opportrunity to cover classes in the instance of a Teacher absence, though this is something that can be included after gaining more experience in the classroom.

About the school

This role is a wonderful opportunity to join a fantastic Secondary School. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join an incredibly proud, committed, and inspiring team of teachers and support staff.

Requirements

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

• Be able to work 1:1 with students who may demonstrate challenging behaviour and who will have Special Educational Needs
• Have a warm and caring personality
• Have a genuine desire to help students with complex needs
• Have a Teaching and Learning qualification level 2 or higher

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

• Have a minimum of 6 weeks relevant school-based experience

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.

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.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• 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 Marie Murphy on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)