Unqualified Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education; Over Stratton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible work

CPD training

Referral bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking Unqualified Learning Support Assistants to work in SEN and mainstream schools around Swindon and surrounding areas. The role involves 1:1 or small group support for pupils across all key stages, including SEND/SEMH learners.

Prior experience is beneficial but not essential, with a focus on empathy, reliability and a student-centered approach. Responsibilities include strong communication, calm handling of situations, collaboration with staff and families, and

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly with pupils, families and staff
• Willingness to support learners with SEND/SEMH
• No formal teaching qualifications required but comfort with learning support tasks

Responsibilities

• Support children one-to-one or in small groups across key stages
• Assist with developing engagement in learning and manage classroom behavior
• Follow safeguarding guidance and work with schools and Protocol Education team

Skills

Strong communication

Calm under pressure

Collaborative

Proactive

Tools

DBS background

Job description

Unqualified Learning Support Assistant

SEN and mainstream Schools across Swindon and surrounding areas are looking for several Learning Support Assistants to join their teams on either a full or part-time basis. They are seeking individuals who are empathetic, driven and most importantly passionate about working with young people.

The role will entail working on a 1:1 or small group basis with children from across all key stages to support them with the aim of improved engagement with their learning. You will be supporting children with Special Educational Needs/ Disabilities (SEND) or Social Emotional Mental Health needs (SEMH).

Whilst experience of working in an education setting may be beneficial, it is not essential. Prior candidates who were successful had backgrounds in: Youth Work, Care/ Hospital experience, Art/ Creative backgrounds, Psychology/ Sociology Graduates. This list is not exhaustive, so please get in touch if you are keen to kickstart your career in education. You do not need to hold any formal teaching/ learning support qualifications, but you must feel comfortable supporting students with their learning.

The successful candidate will:

• Have strong communication skills
• Deal with situations calmly and sensitively
• Have a collaborative approach and be able to work closely with other staff and families
• Care deeply about pupils academic, emotional and personal development
• Be able to use their initiative in meeting the needs of the student, depending on their individual communication and learning skills
• Have drive and determination
• Be adaptable, proactive and positive

In addition, Protocol Education can offer:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible or guaranteed work available to suit your needs
• FREE continued professional development training (CPD) including Team Teach
• Ongoing honest, friendly, and professional support from our dedicated team of experts
• A £50 bonus if you introduce someone new to Protocol Education, as a thank you

Here at Protocol Education, we strive to ensure that each and every candidate has an opportunity to find their ideal job. For a number of years, we are proud to have worked alongside fantastic institutions of learning (Primary, Secondary and SEND) to provide them with high quality teachers and support staff.

To apply for this role you must be based in the UK with proof right to work

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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