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Support Assistant / Learning Support Assistant.
Social Care Experience Preferred But Not Essential.
Vision for Education is seeking to appoint an ALN Support Assistant to work in local ALN schools/Units in the Llanelli/Carmarthenshire areas on a part-time/full-time basis starting as soon as possible.
A Learning Support Assistant (LSA) for children with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) plays a multifaceted role, encompassing academic support, personal care, and communication facilitation. Their primary responsibilities include assisting with daily routines, providing individualised support for learning, and liaising with teachers, parents, and other professionals to ensure the student's needs are met.
* Attend to Personal Needs: LSAs provide assistance with personal hygiene, health, first aid, and other welfare matters.
* Promote Integration: LSAs facilitate the student's interaction with peers and create inclusive environments.
About The Role
The successful Support Assistant / Learning Support Assistant will be able to build a positive relationship with an individual and provide specialist support in a classroom setting to cater for the special educational needs and disabilities of the child. This is a highly rewarding career that requires a flexible approach, creativity, and excellent communication to engage the pupil with their learning. The ideal Support Assistant / Learning Support Assistant will be patient, enthusiastic, resilient, and motivated to promote the child’s progress.
If you have experience working in a school or education setting, providing support and guidance to children with additional needs, or have experience in the following areas, we would be interested in hearing from you:
* ELSA - Emotional Literacy Support Assistance
* Precision teaching
* Floppy Phonics
* The use of Visuals to support children with Autistic Spectrum Condition
* PEIC-D - Promotion of Early Interaction
* Use of independent work stations for children with Autistic Spectrum Condition
* Sensory Training
* Elklan (Speech and Language)
* Forest school
* Manual Handling
About The School
School hours are 08:30 am - 15:30 pm, term-time only.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Support Assistant / Learning Support Assistant, you will:
* Have a desire to work with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
* Have caring and nurturing qualities
* Be a motivated, dedicated, and resilient person
Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities seriously. All staff will undergo thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.
About Vision For Education
Vision for Education is a leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches nationwide, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, ALN/PMLD teaching, and support staff.
Salary
Salary depends on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum requirement is:
* To have or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
What Vision for Education offers:
* Excellent weekly pay rates via PAYE
* Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to criteria)
* Pension contributions (after qualifying period)
* Full compliance with AWR
* Free professional development training
* Referral bonuses
* Dedicated ongoing support from a consultant
We welcome applications from all community sections, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
How to apply
Apply via our website with an updated CV and contact details. For more information or an informal chat, contact Kelly Evans at kelly.evans@visionforeducation.co.uk.
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