Learning Support Worker

Vision for Education; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education seeks a Learning Support Worker to assist young students with special educational needs in Bridgwater. This role involves providing support in a one-to-one or small group setting, building rapport to encourage attendance, and ensuring a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates should have a caring approach and a desire to help others, while previous experience is not strictly required.

Benefits

Daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

FREE professional development training

Consultant support

Generous refer a friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Level 3 Qualification in relevant field is desired but not mandatory.
• Experience working with children with challenging behaviours is beneficial.
• Ability to obtain suitable references and a valid DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with special educational needs on a one-to-one basis.
• Build strong rapport with students to encourage school attendance.
• Follow teacher guidance while managing student conflicts.

Skills

Caring approach

Ability to build rapport

Experience with challenging behaviours

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Children and Young People's Workforce

Sporting qualifications

Job description

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• The Learning Support Worker will be supporting young people with Special educational need’s on a one-to-one basis or small group setting.
• Building a strong rapport with the student to encourage them to attend and thrive in school
• Following the guidance of the teacher but knowing the student well enough to deal with any conflicts
• Working 8:30 - 15:30 Monday to Friday
• Working term time only for the full academic year
• No previous experience or qualifications necessary, just a love for helping others!

About you:

• A relevant Level 3 Qualification such as Children and Young People's Workforce, Sporting qualifications and more is desired but not required.
• Able to obtain suitable references and a valid DBS check*
• Experience working with children with challenging behaviours and backgrounds
• A non-judgmental and caring approach

*Vision for Education are 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.

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 Team Teach training, 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.

If you would like to apply for the role of a Learning Support Worker, please 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 Izzy on 0117 454 0333 or email [emailprotected]