Learning Support Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join a friendly and hardworking special school team. Opportunities are available for an immediate start, as well as for transition support beginning in June for a new Year 5/6 provision.
The successful candidates will be flexible and confident supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis, in small groups, and within a classroom setting. A good standard of English, Maths and ICT skills is essential.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Experience supporting pupils with complex needs
* A caring, patient and adaptable approach
* The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* A proactive and flexible attitude
In return, the school offers:
* A comprehensive induction programme
* A warm, welcoming and supportive team environment
* Ongoing professional development opportunities
* A strong, caring ethos with wellbeing at its core
* Supportive leadership and governance
Working Hours:
* Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 3:30pm
This is a secondary special school setting supporting students aged 11–16 with a range of learning needs. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The school is committed to enabling every student to achieve their full potential and develop independence within their local community.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including references, health clearance, Right to Work in the UK and an enhanced DBS check.
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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