LSA/TA/SEND Support/Youth Worker

Protocol Education Ltd; Wickford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join their vibrant team in Wickford. This full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children with moderate learning difficulties. You will work closely with students, providing essential support in both group and individual settings, fostering engagement and interaction. No prior school experience is necessary, making it an ideal opportunity for graduates or individuals with relevant support experience. Join a friendly and positive environment where your contributions will be valued and appreciated, and embark on a rewarding journey in education.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding training

Supportive work environment

Opportunity for permanent position

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• No school experience required; graduates and support workers welcome.
• Ability to build rapport with children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students with MLD in small groups or 1:1.
• Work closely with parents to enhance learning at home.

Skills

Support for special needs

Building relationships with children

Engagement and interaction

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate degree

Relevant experience in support roles

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

Looking for an LSA/TA/Learning mentor/Healthcare assistant/Support worker to start ASAP!

• Do you want to make a difference?
• Do you love working with children and have a passion for supporting special needs?
• Are you interested in working in a thriving specialist school?

If so, a special needs school in Wickford are looking for just that!

This school is built around supporting the needs of children with MLD (moderate learning difficulties).

The Role includes:

-Working 5 days a week within the school or college provision, supporting students with MLD in small groups or on a 1:1 basis to help improve engagement, interaction and raise attainment

-Learning and developing your LSA skills

-Working closely with parents to ensure what is carried out at school is continued at home

-A friendly and positive approach to teaching and learning, as well as the ability to quickly build up strong relationships and rapport with individual children

This is a full-time, temp to permanent opportunity (8:30am - 3:30pm).

No school experience required - Graduates, support workers, healthcare assistants, youth workers or personal experience accepted!

Driving Licence and access to a car would be ideal.

If this sounds like the role for you, then pleaseAPPLY NOW!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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