University Graduate Opportunity – Specialist Learning Support

Axcis Education; West of England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time & part-time roles available

Welcoming inclusive environment

Great SEN experience potential

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking university graduates to join a well-respected Bristol college as Specialist Learning Support Assistants, supporting students in Sport, Music, Performing Arts, Media and Animal Care.

You will help pupils with a range of needs, including social anxiety and communication difficulties, in a collaborative team with outstanding facilities that foster individual potential.

Qualifications

• University graduate with an interest in SEN education.
• Ability to work with pupils with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across subjects in a specialist school setting.
• Assist with personal care and mobility needs where required.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment to help pupils reach potential.

Skills

Graduate mindset

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Committed to SEN support

Education

University graduate

Job description

Are you a University graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in a specialist school setting? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities? We are currently working with a well respected college in Bristol that is seeking dedicated University graduates to join their team as Specialist Learning Support Assistants supporting students in a variety of subjects such as Sport, Music, Performing Arts, Media and Animal care. This highly regarded college supports pupils with a wide range of needs, including social anxiety, learning disabilities and communication difficulties and the setting offers outstanding facilities and a collaborative team environment that focuses on each students unique potential.

What’s on offer

• Multiple opportunities available – both short-term and long-term roles
• Full-time and part-time hours to suit your availability
• A welcoming and inclusive working environment
• A valuable opportunity to build experience in a specialist setting – ideal for aspiring SEN professionals, tutors, Sports coaches, Educational or Clinical Psychologists or Speech and Language Therapists

Pay rates are around £13.60 per hour dependant on previous experience.

What we’re looking for

• University graduates
• Individuals who are enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to supporting pupils with additional needs
• A strong work ethic and a positive, proactive attitude
• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential
• Willingness to assist with personal care and mobility needs where required

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.