Learning Support Assistant

Description:

Do you have experience working with children who have SEN or any transferable skills, such as; care, support work, social services, ambulance, police force, military, residential care, sports coaching etc. 

We are working with our partner school to recruit Learning Support assistants on a full time basis, to start as soon as possible OR in September 2024. The right candidate will be are looking for passionate about education and supporting young peopole with special educational needs. You don't need to have professional experience but if you have personal experience or similar experience we would love to hear from you as training can be provided. This particular SEN school caters for children with complex needs and is based in the North of Cambridge.

About the role:

Sociable hours, Monday-Friday 8.30am-3.30pm (these hours may vary by 45 minutes) 
Provide one-on-one and group support to students with SEN.
Assist with classroom activities aand support the teachers to implement pupils education health care plans.
Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Collaborate with teachers and therapists to support student development.
Be a source of motivation, encouragement, and positivity for your students.
The school offer temporary to permanent placements for those interested.
The ideal candidate will:

Have previous personal or professional experience working with SEN children or a similar setting
Hold a valid DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply for one)
Have the passion and drive to work with children - MUST
Able to use own initiative to get involved – MUST
Provide a minimum of 24 months in referencing and suitable documentation
What Teaching Personnel Offer:

Competitive pay rates and benefits.

Opportunities for professional development and training.

A dedicated consultant to you on call 24/7

Kindly note – Please only apply for this role if you are a resident of the UK or if recently moved hold a police clearance check from the country you have left from!

If this position sounds interesting to you and you’d like more information, please give me a call on (phone number removed) OR email me on (url removed)

We cover areas such as Cambridge, Newmarket, Ely, Kings Lynn Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Thetford and Mildenhall

Referral bonus when you refer a candidate who is successful to us!!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.

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