Learning Support Assistant Full Time

Ashington, Northumberland
Vision for Education – Newcastle

Learning Support Assistant (Full Time)
Ashington
£(Apply online only) per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

January 2024 ongoing (Long Term Role)

The School and Role

This Primary and Secondary SEND Alternative Provision, based in Ashington is looking to appoint a passionate Learning Support Assistant to work in either Key Stage 1 and 2 or 3 and 4 classes on a full-time basis. Working in this Primary and Secondary SEND Alternative Provision as part of an established team, the desired Learning Support Assistant will be working on a small class sized basis with pupils with SEND including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and challenging behaviour. This full time Learning Support Assistant role is long term from January ongoing with the possibility of a permanent vacancy for the right person. The successful Learning Support Assistant will inspire, support and motivate pupils who have been removed from mainstream education. A can-do attitude, a flexible approach and a willingness to take part is a must.

As a Learning Support Assistant you will:

• Work alongside Teacher/Supervisor to enable the smooth running of the classroom/workshop and to ensure that resources are managed effectively with the help of Teacher/Supervisor.
• Under direction from Teacher/Supervisor assist in the learning and achievement of all learners in the classroom/workshop, ensuring equality of opportunity for all.
• Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct.
• Treat learners with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual trust and respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to your professional position.
• Take responsibility for day-to-day supervision of learners.
• Assist in managing learners effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to learners needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge learners.
• Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
• Be responsible for improving your teaching support role through participating fully in training and development opportunities.
• Be committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all pupils within the school
• Be familiar with the content of the most recent Keeping Children Safe in Education policy.

The school is an established independent alternative school for both primary and secondary pupils aged 6-17 years with a variety of additional needs and challenging behaviour. The school prides itself on creating a school environment in which commonalities are identified and celebrated, difference is valued and nurtured, and bullying, harassment and violence are never tolerated.

The curriculum extends beyond academic and vocational opportunities as they strive to provide disadvantaged pupils with rich experiences and extra-curricular activities that support and enhance the learning taking place in the classrooms. They aim to prepare the pupils for life in modern Britain by providing them with meaningful opportunities to interact with society and understanding how to be responsible, respectful, active citizens who contribute positively.

Requirements

The desired Learning Support Assistant will have;

• Being able to relate well to, and communicate with children is essential for this role. A can-do attitude, a flexible approach and a willingness to take part is a must.
• Previous experience of working with challenging behaviour.
• Ability to adapt to fast paced situations.
• Vocational subjects including hair and beauty, construction, mechanical engineering, electrical and sports experience is desirable but not essential.

What we offer
As a Learning Support Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

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 us on (phone number removed).