SEND Learning Support Assistant

Vision For Education Ltd.; Birmingham; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 19 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive daily pay (PAYE)

Dedicated consultant

Professional development and training

Pension contributions

Social and networking events

Experience in specialist educational设置

Career progression support

Résumé du poste

Vision for Education is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for Calthorpe Academy in Birmingham. This temporary role supports pupils with additional needs in a specialist SEND environment, starting ASAP, with a daily rate of £92.56–£105.

You will work alongside staff to implement personalised support plans, fostering communication, independence and inclusion for pupils aged 2–19. Training and ongoing opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care, health and social care, or teaching assistance.
• Patient, caring and compassionate.
• Reliable and committed to supporting pupils.
• Confident communicating and working as part of a team.
• Adaptable and eager to learn.
• Able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsabilités

• Supporting pupils with classroom activities and individual learning goals.
• Developing positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Encouraging communication, social interaction and independence.
• Helping pupils participate in practical, sensory and creative activities.
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Providing one-to-one or small-group assistance where required.
• Supporting pupils during transitions, lunchtime and other daily routines.
• Assisting with personal care, toileting, feeding or mobility where required.
• Following individual support plans and school safeguarding procedures.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to support pupil progress.

Description du poste

SEND Learning Support Assistant – Care & Support Experience Welcome

Location: Calthorpe Academy, Birmingham
Daily Rate: £92.56–£105 per day
Contract: Temporary, with potential for ongoing opportunities
Start Date: ASAP
Setting: Specialist SEND Education

Ready for a Role That Makes a Real Difference?

Are you a Care Worker, Support Worker, Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker or Graduate looking for a rewarding opportunity in education?

Do you want a role where your patience, compassion and ability to build relationships can help children and young people develop confidence and independence?

Vision for Education is working in partnership with Thrive Education Partnership to recruit enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants for Calthorpe Academy in Birmingham.

This is an opportunity to transfer your existing skills into a specialist school environment, supporting pupils with additional needs to engage in learning, develop communication skills and achieve their individual goals.

You do not necessarily need previous school experience. We are interested in people who are reliable, adaptable and passionate about helping young people thrive.

About the Role

Calthorpe Academy supports children and young people aged 2–19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities, including complex learning needs, autism and significant communication needs.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and specialist staff to provide individualised support throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils with classroom activities and individual learning goals.

• Developing positive, trusting relationships with pupils.

• Encouraging communication, social interaction and independence.

• Helping pupils participate in practical, sensory and creative activities.

• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation.

• Providing one-to-one or small-group assistance where required.

• Supporting pupils during transitions, lunchtime and other daily routines.

• Assisting with personal care, toileting, feeding or mobility where required.

• Following individual support plans and school safeguarding procedures.

• Working collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to support pupil progress.

Some pupils may require a high level of individual support, including assistance with communication, personal care or physical needs. You should be comfortable with these responsibilities where relevant to your placement, with appropriate training and guidance provided.

Who Are We Looking For?

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• Residential care and support work.

• Health and social care.

• Teaching assistance and classroom support.

• Youth work, mentoring or pastoral support.

• Supporting children or adults with additional needs.

• Sports coaching and activity-based roles.

• Psychology, education or childhood studies.

• Community support and other people-focused roles.

You could be an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity, a support worker considering a move into education, or a graduate exploring a future career in teaching or SEND.

We are looking for people who are:

• Patient, caring and compassionate.

• Reliable and committed to supporting pupils.

• Confident communicating and working as part of a team.

• Adaptable and willing to learn.

• Able to remain calm in challenging situations.

• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Why Work in Specialist SEND Education?

Working at Calthorpe Academy will give you the opportunity to develop practical skills in communication support, inclusive learning, positive behaviour strategies and person-centred support.

This experience can be valuable if you are considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, SEND, youth work, social care or other education and support professions.

Most importantly, you will be helping pupils build skills, confidence and independence in an environment designed around their individual needs.

Why Work with Vision for Education?

As a Learning Support Assistant working through Vision for Education, you will benefit from:

• Competitive daily pay through PAYE.

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.

• Access to professional development and training opportunities.

• Pension contributions.

• Social and networking events.

• Opportunities to gain experience in specialist educational settings.

• Support in exploring future education opportunities.

About Vision for Education and The Edwin Group

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality educators.

We're part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good, and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and appropriate pre-employment screening.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.