Learning Support Assistant SEND College- Starts ASAP

Axcis Education; Wallington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to support students with PMLD and SEMH at a specialist college in Wallington. The role runs full-time, with hours 8:45am–4:00pm, Monday to Thursday, supporting learning and daily activities and providing personal care when required.

Experience with SEND or care is desirable but not essential; commitment for the full academic year and ASAP start are expected. DBS checks and safeguarding requirements apply as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and positive approach.
• Willingness to provide personal care.
• Experience supporting individuals with SEND or in a care setting is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to commit for the full academic year and start ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with PMLD in the classroom and around the college.
• Assisting students with their learning and daily activities.
• Providing personal care where required.
• Supporting students who use wheelchairs and have complex physical needs.
• Working closely with teaching staff to ensure students receive the highest level of support.

Skills

Caring & patient

SEND experience

Positive attitude

Job description

We are currently recruiting full-time Learning Support Assistants to work at a specialist college in Wallington supporting students with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD and Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH)

Working Hours:

• Monday to Thursday
• 8:45am – 4:00pm

The Role:

• Supporting students with PMLD in the classroom and around the college.
• Assisting students with their learning and daily activities.
• Providing personal care where required.
• Supporting students who use wheelchairs and have complex physical needs.
• Working closely with teaching staff to ensure students receive the highest level of support.

Requirements:

• A caring, patient and positive approach.
• Willingness to provide personal care.
• Experience supporting individuals with SEND or in a care setting is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to commit for the full academic year and start ASAP.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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