Learning Support Assistants - The Avenue School

The Avenue Special School; Normanton on Trent; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Term-time hours

Employee assistance programme

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Public transport access

Cycle scheme

Flu and Hep B jabs paid

Paid staff lunches

Descripción de la vacante

The Avenue Special School in the United Kingdom is seeking full-time Learning Support Assistants to help pupils with special educational needs in both classroom and community settings. You will work as part of a warm team to support learning, care needs, communication and behaviour while contributing to a welcoming school environment.

Training is provided; experience is helpful but not essential. The role offers term-time hours with INSET days, on-site work, and opportunities to positively

Formación

• Experience with children with special educational needs is not required; full training provided.
• Ability to support learning, care, communication and behaviour in classroom and community settings.
• Willingness to be hands-on and supportive in a busy school environment.
• Comfortable using basic ICT.
• Physically fit for practical, daytime activities.

Responsabilidades

• Support pupils in the classroom and in community activities.
• Assist learning and help pupils achieve reading and other tasks.
• Support pupils with care needs and behaviour management.
• Collaborate with the team to create a positive learning environment.

Conocimientos

Calm under pressure

Team player

Clear communication

ICT basic

Physically fit

Herramientas

Basic ICT tools

Descripción del empleo

Support Assistants work Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 3.15pm, 31.25 hours per week, term time only plus INSET days

Join our warm, welcoming team and help transform the lives of children with special educational needs.

Due to our school’s expansion, we’re looking for full time Learning Support Assistants to support our pupils in the classroom and out in the community.

About The Avenue School

We’re a vibrant, friendly SEN school supporting over 260 pupils aged 3 - 19 with a range of severe or profound learning difficulties, autism, and physical disabilities.

We offer small, well-resourced classes and a truly inclusive approach to learning—both inside and outside the classroom.

What you’ll do

You’ll work in the classroom as part of a team, supporting children with their learning, care needs, communication and behaviour. You’ll help pupils achieve their potential, whether that’s reading a new word, exploring the local area, or just making them smile.

No two days are the same, and the work is as rewarding as it is varied.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for caring, patient, and enthusiastic people who are keen to support children with special educational needs. Experience is great, but not essential as full training is provided.

We’d love to hear from you if you’re:

• Calm, positive and resilient
• A great team player with a sense of humour
• Able to communicate clearly and confidently
• Comfortable using basic ICT
• Physically fit and ready to be hands on

Why work with us?

• A friendly, supportive staff team
• Term-time hours that fit around family life
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme – counselling, GP line, physio and more
• Paid well-being day after 1 years’ service
• On-site parking and good public transport links
• Social events, free tea/coffee, and paid staff lunches available
• Pension scheme (including death in service)
• Access to cycle scheme and Blue Light Card
• Flu and Hep B jabs paid for
• 5-day long service reward after 10 years’ service