Learning Support Worker

Fair Ways; Fareham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exciting Opportunities

Holiday Accrual Scheme

Simply Health

Education Grant

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff Awards

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Fair Ways is seeking a Learning Support Worker for Fort Wallington School in Wallington, Fareham. You will support students with SEMH and ASC, providing 1:1 or 2:1 learning within a personalised curriculum aligned to their EHP.

You will collaborate with teaching staff to deliver engaging learning opportunities, both in lessons and in offsite activities, while modelling professional and supportive behaviour within a resilient team.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Award or equivalent, or be willing to work towards one.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure cost will be met by Fair Ways.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students onsite in lessons and offsite in activities.
• Support teaching staff to deliver outstanding learning opportunities.
• Demonstrate honest, understanding and proactive behaviour as a role model.
• Work as part of a supportive team showing resilience, initiative and adaptability.

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Award or equivalent

Job description

Who are Fair Ways and what do we stand for?

At Fair Ways we believe in making a difference through passionate care, support and education. Together we aim to build an institution that makes a difference to society and leaves a legacy greater than ourselves and our contributions. Our values sit at the heart of everything we do; we measure our wealth by the difference we make, rather than the profit we make. Fair Ways is a leading children’s services charity based in the Solent, delivering Fostering, Education, Residential and Family services and cares for over 400 children, families, young people and vulnerable adults each year.

Where and when do we need you?

We are looking for a Learning Support Worker at our transition centre based in Wallington, Fareham. At Fort Wallington School we specialise in both, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties and autism (ASC). Our primary focus is for staff to support students in their transitional period either to full‑time education or working towards a career, in collaboration with their Education Health Plan (EHP). Our students will have all been identified as having complex and additional needs and as such are better suited to 1:1 or 2:1 learning and will have an individualised curriculum based on their specific needs. Students are placed with Fair Ways when most other mainstream or specialist schools have been unable to meet their needs. As such, they are likely to have been out of education for a long period of time, having exhausted multiple placements.

In this role you will be involved exciting and rewarding things like:

• Providing support to students both onsite in lessons and offsite in exciting activities.
• Supporting teaching staff to deliver outstanding learning opportunities.
• Providing a good example and offering suitable support and direction through the demonstration of honest, understanding and proactive behaviour.
• Working as part of a supportive and experienced team showing resilience, initiative and adaptability.

Successful candidates will be working a 37.5 per week, term time only. All candidates must have a full driving license and have access to the use of a car. Successful candidates will be required to provide an enhanced Disclosure (DBS). This disclosure cost will be met by Fair Ways.

Fair Ways are unable to provide VISA sponsorship for this role and all applicants will need to be able to provide evidence of right to work in the UK.

You and your specialisms

Teaching roles within our frontline services help achieve our mission of making a difference through passionate care, support, and education. To support this, you will be required to have, or be working towards a minimum of the following qualification levels:

• To hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Award or equivalent or be willing to work towards one

At Fair Ways, we care about your well-being, here is what we currently offer to our dedicated team:

• Exciting Opportunities:Participate in free staff lotteries with amazing prizes, such as £1000 holiday vouchers, weekends away, luxury hampers, £1000 fostering referral scheme and vouchers. Experience a workplace that celebrates your contributions.
• Work-Life Balance:Enjoy a Holiday Accrual Scheme and the option to purchase additional holidays (up to 5 days). We value your time and offer flexibility to accommodate your existing commitments.
• Health and Support:Benefit from Simply Health, our health cash plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Scheme, providing emergency financial assistance and 24/7 counselling services. Access your salary when you need it with Early Pay - The ability to withdraw an amount of your salary early each month to assist with any unforeseen circumstances.
• Growth and Development:Unlock your potential with our Education Grant, offering funding for accreditation up to master's level. Engage in leadership courses to enhance your skills and progress in your career.
• Wellbeing Matters:Experience team-building days, summer festivals, and well-being initiatives, promoting a positive work environment. Take advantage of discounted gym memberships and a cycle-to-work scheme to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• Recognition and Rewards:Be appreciated for your dedication through annual Staff Awards and Long Service Awards. Build a secure future with our pension scheme and gain eligibility for a Blue Light Card.
• Supportive Community:Be part of our diverse workforce that embraces all communities. We value your unique perspective and encourage you to contribute to our inclusive and vibrant culture.