SEND Learning Support Assistant

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SEND Learning Support Assistant 

Type:            Permanent, via temp to perm contract

Start Dates: ASAP

Details:        full-time

Hours:          8:30am - 3:30pm

Location:     Swindon area

Pay:              £12.83 - £15.21 per hour (£16,267.90 - £(phone number removed) pa)

Our client is a successful multi-academy trust which specialise in running special schools for children that have a wide range of special education needs (SEND.) The schools are based in and around the Swindon area and each school provides specialist education & support to meet the needs of the particular childs' SEND. The trust is currently recruiting for a wide-range of LSA roles across all of their sites to work with children that have different needs with varying responsibilities and grades and we're inviting applications from suitably qualified and/or experienced individuals.

Ideally we seek people with previous qualifications & work experience as a Learning Support Assistant and more specifically in SEND however, if you have experience working with children that have special education needs (SEND) specifically, perhaps support / care work, youth work, outdoor activities or perhaps via the scout association, we'd be interested to hear from you too. The ideal person will have a pro-active and engaging manner with children and work collaboratively with class teachers.

It would be great to hear from you if you have…

Experience of working with primary / secondary-aged children

previous SEND experience

Experience of working with children who have had to overcome barriers and difficult situations

The ability to engage parents in supporting children at home

The desire to go through training and deliver ideas so that ideas can be implemented.

Passionate about working with young people in education

Are committed to safeguarding young people and helping them overcome difficulties

Are committed to ensuring students maximise every opportunity to achieve academically and personally

Are able to work within a dynamic and challenging environment

Have excellent communication and teamwork skills

Elementa a recruiting partner for the trust therefore applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting & background checks and application for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £53.20) unless you have a current DBS on the update service.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT:

Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu.

PAYE contract – unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional relationship.

Training & Support – a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive. Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.

Fair pay policy – our candidates are paid to scale, where a variation on this may be required written agreement will be provided ahead of the position.

Additional services to support our staff – we have a network of partners who offer support services to our candidates … tax returns, accountancy, legal and more.

For more information click apply now below or contact us via phone or email