About the role
The desired Learning Support Assistant will:
1. Have a passion to support outside of a mainstream environment, and a commitment to experience the unique opportunities of a special school
2. Have a kind, caring, and compassionate nature which is used to plan and deliver inclusive, fun, and inspiring lessons
3. Be comfortable with personal care and challenging behaviours
About the school
We have several exciting opportunites for Learning Support Assistants within our SEND schools and provisions in and around Bristol.
The role would predominantly involve supporting primary aged pupils, but the successful candidates will be able to develop their expertise through working across the service as needed as part of our skilled, multi-disciplinary team.
All schools support students who display challanging behaviours, comfortability with this is necessary. A significant proportion of the learners have additional sensory and physical impairments. Staff at the school are committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment for all students so they can learn and achieve in a supportive and secure atmosphere.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Learning Support Assistant you will:
4. Have, or be willing to obtrain a child and adult DBS registered to the update service
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
5. Experience supporting individuals with Special Educational Needs
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. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
Salary
£444.60 per week
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
6. Have a desire to work with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
What Vision for Education offer
As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:
7. Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
8. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
9. Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
10. Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
11. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
12. Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.