Teaching Personnel are seeing a Learning Support Assistant to work with Key Stage 1&2 pupils in a Pupil referral Unit (PRU) in Trafford. In particular, this role involves supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties with particularly challenging behaviour. This PRU is developing their behaviour support scheme, introducing Learning Support Assistants to small classes with the aim of improving behaviour. The incoming LSA will be working with small groups of pupils, prioritising engagement and progress throughout the school day.
This is a full-time role, spanning Monday to Friday throughout school hours. The unit is seeking a July starter who can remain a constant, regulating presence in pupils’ day-to-day in the new academic year. Registration with Teaching Personnel is required.
This position is ideal for a candidate with experience working with SEMH. Ideally, this candidate will be Team Teach trained. Additional training is available through the CPD Academy, accessible for all educators registered with Teaching personnel. Experience as a Teaching or Learning Support Assistant or Youth Worker is essential for this role.
This role may also involve some one-to-one work with pupils alongside general class support. Candidates must be flexible and confident handling disruptions. LSAs will be expected to follow individual Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP). They must function within the safeguarding and behaviour policies of the PRU.
* Pupil Referral Unit in Trafford, easily accessible by bus, train or car.
* £83.85+ per day through PAYE (no umbrella company or agency fees) paid weekly.
* Full-time role Monday-Friday paid on a timesheet basis through Teaching Personnel until the end of the academic year.
* Great opportunities thereafter through Teaching Personnel.
* Opportunity to work closely with pupils with SEMH needs, making a real difference.
* January start following registration with Teaching Personnel
* A good knowledge and understanding of SEMH, behaviour and safeguarding required.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
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