About the role
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.
About the school
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.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Learning Support Assistant you will:
1. •Experience of working with primary or secondary school aged children
2. •Experience of working with pupils with SEND
3. •A passion for the progress of SEND primary and secondary school pupils.
4. •An ability to work as part of a team.
5. •Experience working with behaviours that challenge.
6. •Must have basic Maths and English function skill set.
7. •Must be Team Teach Level 2 trained or willing to undertake a training course.
8. •Must have a driving licence and car.
Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
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
£470 to £490 per week
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 Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
9. Experience working with SEND pupils.
What Vision for Education offer
As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:
10. Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
11. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
12. Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
13. Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
14. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
15. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
16. 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.