Learning Support Worker

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

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking a Learning Support Worker to assist young people with Special Educational Needs on a one-to-one basis. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping others and a non-judgmental approach. This role offers a daily wage, training opportunities, and support from dedicated consultants, ensuring a fulfilling work experience in an educational setting.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Generous referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting SEND children.
• Ability to acquire suitable references and a valid DBS check.
• Experience with children with challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with Special Educational Needs (SEND) one-to-one or in small groups.
• Follow guidance of the teacher while managing conflicts.
• Encourage students to thrive in a school environment.

Skills

Caring approach

Supporting SEND children

Building rapport

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 candidate who has a love and passion for supporting SEND children.
• 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 Youth 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