Social Hub – Learning Support Assistant (maternity cover)

ESPA; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks holiday

Pension

Life Assurance

Meals on shift

Sick pay

Induction & training

Career progression

Family policies

Job summary

ESPA is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support students from Entry Level to Level 3 in class and small-group settings. This maternity cover role involves promoting inclusive learning and assisting with targeted activities, under the supervision of teaching staff.

You will engage with learners, demonstrate calm, caring support, and contribute to safeguarding, with opportunities to work in wider community and vocational provisions as required.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths preferred
• Understands safeguarding of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults
• Interest in working with young autistic people
• Ability to work calmly, caring and dedicated
• Willing to work in wider community and outdoors to support vocational provisions

Responsibilities

• Support students in classes from Entry Level to Level 3 and in small groups
• Provide targeted support and maintain effective communication with students
• Contribute to an inclusive learning environment

Job description

Social Hub – Learning Support Assistant (maternity cover)

We currently have openings for Learning Support Workers to join our team for the new term. This is an interesting and varied job role. You will be supporting specific students in a range of classes from Entry Level to Level 3, working both in class and with small groups providing targeted support. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, reliable, and have great communication skills. This is an ideal opportunity for a person keen to gain experience of working within a student facing role in an educational establishment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a good level of general education preferably Level 2 English and Math’s
• Understands their responsibilities with regards to the Safeguarding of Children, Young people and Vulnerable adults
• Has a positive interest in working with young autistic people.
• Has the ability to work calmly.
• Is caring and dedicated.
• Is prepared to work, at times, in the wider community and outdoors and support
  some of our more vocational provisions

ESPA offers all staff an excellent employment package which includes:

• 6 weeks paid holiday
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Meals provided on shift
• Company sick pay scheme up to 3 months full pay
• Intensive induction with continuous training and development
• Excellent Career Progression
• Family Friendly Policies

This position will require an Enhanced Disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

By part way through the academic year, the salary will be reduced based on weeks worked.