Specialist Learning Support Assistants (TA3)

Teaching Vacancies; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in Lancashire is seeking Specialist Learning Support Assistants to support children with various needs, including those with education, health and care plans. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with teaching staff. Ideal candidates will have a Level 2 qualification or be pursuing a Level 3 apprenticeship. A commitment to safeguarding children is essential.

Benefits

Ongoing CPD

25% discount for FCAT in-house Breakfast and After School Club

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Modern school building and facilities

24/7 access to health support

Cycle to work scheme

Free annual flu vaccine

Childcare voucher scheme

Free eye tests

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification or pursuing a Level 3 TA apprenticeship.
• Passion for supporting children with a range of needs.
• Specialist qualifications and experience in education settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support to children with EHCPs.
• Work closely with class teachers and SENCo.
• Help students with emotional regulation and mental health.

Skills

Supporting learning

Building positive relationships

Emotional regulation

Delivering specialist interventions

Education

TA3 qualified or apprenticeship

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Specialist Learning Support Assistants (TA3)

Salary: Grade D, Points 7-11 on the NJC Pay Scale (pro rata: between £20,011- £21,329 per annum)

Contract: 32.5 hours per week, Permanent, Term Time + 5 days

Posts: We have a number of posts available to join our central team of staff to work at Mereside Primary Academy and across our FCAT primary/secondary/all through schools.

Start Date: ASAP

Join Team FCAT

TA3 qualified or apprenticeship

To develop our support at a specialist level to children in class or with an education, health and care plan (EHCP) in our schools, we have created a team of Learning Support Assistants to work in our primary and secondary schools. There are around 20 colleagues currently working in this team.

If you are already qualified at Level 2 or looking to develop your career further through a Level 3 TA apprenticeship - this is a great opportunity for you!

You will work in school to provide specialist support to children with an education, health and care plan across a range of needs; including working to support students’ emotional regulation and mental health and delivering specialist interventions.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for colleagues who are passionate about supporting learning and building positive relationships with children with a range of needs and have or are looking to develop thespecialistqualifications,knowledge, skills, abilities and experience to do so.

What we can offer you:

As part of this team, you will be initially and predominantly based in one school to support children, however there will be opportunities to work across schools or with different children.

The team provides a clear network for support, growth and development. This team will work closely with the class teachers, SENCo and teams in school as well as the trust’s SEND Director.

Working as a TA in school means you can support children to learn and develop; but also provides excellent career opportunities in Teaching Assistant as well as experience to apply for teacher training opportunities across the Trust.

What the school offers its staff

Why choose FCAT?

• Ongoing CPD including New - Developing and Implementing an Outward Mindset
• New - 25% discount for FCAT in house Breakfast and After School Club provision
• Term time employment supporting longer holidays
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - employer contributions above 16%
• Modern school building with excellent facilities for learners and colleagues
• 24/7 access to free health support services via Smartclinic
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free annual flu vaccine
• Blackpool Council travel discount
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Free eye tests
• Commitment to our Team FCAT Work and Wellbeing Charter

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.