Learning Support Assistant (SEND)
Durham
£9.77 per hour
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications.
Contract dates
January 2021
Vision for Education is currently seeking a full time Learning Support Assistant to work within a specialist school in the Durham area. The school caters for young people who have Autism (ASC) and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD).
The role
Working as part of a hardworking and dedicated team, the successful Learning Support Assistant will focus on delivering support to young people with ASC and MLD.
This position will be 5 days a week, working 08:30 - 15:30, Monday to Friday.
Requirements
To be considered for the Learning Support Assistant position, you will:
To be considered for the SEND Learning Support Assistant position, you will:
Have experience supporting children in small groups and/or 1:1.
Have experience working with children with Autism, MLD, SLD, PLMD and other complex needs.
Ideally, have a DBS on the Update Service.
Have a patient and caring nature.
Be available to work between Monday and Friday 08:30 - 15:30.
Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About Vision for Education
Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country, and we are part of the world-renowned education company Tes Global.
What Vision for Education offer
As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:
Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
How to apply
If you are an individual who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.
Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our Newcastle SEND team on (phone number removed).
Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call.
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