Learning support officer

Teaching Personnel; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking an Unqualified Learning Assistant in Bridgend. This role involves supporting young individuals with additional learning needs in their personal and academic development. Responsibilities include guiding students based on tailored plans, fostering independence, and encouraging a positive mindset. Applicants should have an Enhanced DBS and a willingness to learn how to support young people in an alternative education setting. Join us and help make a meaningful impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Assistance with DBS application

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS on the update Service required.
• Education Workforce Council application must be completed.
• Two referees needed for references.

Responsibilities

• Support personal and academic growth of students.
• Nurture independence and encourage positive mindset.
• Guide students based on tailored development plans.

Skills

Positive attitude to help others

Willingness to learn support techniques

Job description

Unqualified Learning Assistant

£89.38

Monday – Friday (Full time and part time available)

8:30-3:30 – No Weekends!

We are delighted to be working in partnership with a provision in Bridgend. The provision supports young people from the ages of 3 all the way up to 19 years of age with ALN (additional learning needs), EBD (Emotional and behavioural difficulties) and SEN (special educational needs).

The Role:

As a Learning Support Assistant, your role will involve nurturing both the personal and academic growth of young individuals, guided by their tailored development plans. These plans are created through the school’s assessment process and will help you understand how best to support each student.

Your support will extend beyond the classroom, with a strong emphasis on sensory and hands-on learning experiences that are central to the school’s approach. Encouraging a positive mindset and fostering independence will be key to building meaningful relationships with the students and helping them form a healthy, constructive connection with their education.

What do I need to apply for this role?

• Enhanced DBS on the update Service (We can help you apply!)
• Education Workforce Council application (We can help you apply!)
• 2 referee’s which are able to provide references
• A positive attitude with a strong will to help others
• A knowledge or willingness to learn how to support young people within an alternative education environment

To apply for this role, please upload your CV for consideration. All shortlisting will be carried out over the next 5 working days.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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