Learning Support Assistant Chesterfield £470 - £490 per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications) Start Date: 15 th April 2024 Full time (Temporary to permanent, full time) The School and Role A ‘Good' specialist SEND provision in Chesterfield are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to work full time with pupils in a pupil referral unit (PRU). This role will be based on a site in the Chesterfield area and will educate children who have been excluded from mainstream schools. The Learning Support Assistant will support vulnerable learners who are not in full time mainstream education through different learning activities and materials. The successful applicant will have had previous experience in dealing with challenging behaviours and social, emotional, and mental health needs. You will engage on a 1:1 as well as group-based environment alongside a qualified teacher in a classroom setting with pupils who may have ODD, ADHA, EBD and Dyslexia. The role will be based with young people in KS3 - KS4 and some pupils may have substance missus and involvement with social care. This role is perfect if you are looking to make a positive change in a young person’s life and build on your experience, skills and knowledge with children who have addition educational needs. Requirements The desired Learning Support Assistant will have: Experience of working with primary or secondary school aged children Experience of working with pupils with SEND A passion for the progress of SEND primary and secondary school pupils. An ability to work as part of a team. Experience working with behaviours that challenge. Must have basic Maths and English function skill set. Must be Team Teach Level 2 trained or willing to undertake a training course. Must have a driving licence and car. What we offer As a Learning Support Assistant part of our team, you benefit from: Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system ( Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.) Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability). Social and networking events. Pension contributions. CPD to help with your professional development. Access to a dedicated consultant. Access to free courses such as Team Teach The ability to progress into further education roles e.g., HLTA, Teacher. About us We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. We 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. How to apply If you are a Learning Support Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call Morgan Dacre on 0114 553 0900 or email your CV to morgan.dacrevisionforeducation.co.uk visionsupport