SEND Learning Support Assistant (Bank Staff)

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust; Paignton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is seeking enthusiastic and flexible Bank Staff to join our school as SEND Learning Support Assistants. This term-time role offers potential progression to a permanent position for the right candidate.

The position covers support across Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Early Years and SEN Provision, with hours roughly 8.40am to 3.25pm, Monday to Friday, depending on availability.

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 childcare qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a nursery or school setting.
• Flexible and reliable approach.
• Passion for supporting children's development.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during term time as Bank Staff.
• Assist in Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Early Years or SEN Provision (The Reef).
• Cover staffing needs during sickness, holidays and absences.

Skills

Flexible approach

Nursery/school experience

Level 2/3 childcare

Education

Level 2/3 childcare qualification

Job description

Looking for a term time role supporting our pupils?

We are looking for enthusiastic and flexible childcare professionals with a full and relevant early years qualification to Level 2, Level 3 or above to join our school as Bank Staff. You we be employed as a SEND Learning Support Assistant, with the potential opportunity to move into a permanent role, should this become available and be of interest to you.

We are building a reliable support team to cover staffing needs during periods of sickness, holidays, and other absences. For the right candidates, there may be opportunities to work in our Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Early Years or The Reef (SEN Provision). The hours will fall between 8.40 - 3.25pm. Monday to Friday, depending on your availability.

Key requirements:

• Previous experience in a nursery or school setting
• A flexible and reliable approach
• This role is particularly well suited to someone with previous childcare experience who is looking to return to work gradually or who needs flexibility around existing commitments.

Key requirements:Level 2 / Level 3 childcare qualification (desirable)Previous experience in a nursery or school settingA flexible and reliable approachA genuine passion for supporting children's development