Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

I am working with a fantastic special school located just outside of the historical town of Taunton. Their aim is to support pupils growth through They provide a safe and supportive environment where learning becomes an enjoyable experience, embodying theKeys Group values of Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Caring. In 2019, the school were the winners of the Positive Behaviour Support Award at the National Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards.Students at the school will have speech and language delay, impairments or disorder, along with Autistic Spectrum Conditions and/ or moderate and severe learning. Students from ages 4- 18 attend the school. Your role ofteaching Assistant will be a support to both students and tutors, ensuring their learning needs are met with a positive attitude. You must show confidence and be an excellent role model to pupils, in addition to being flexible to follow instructions from peers.You will be working with students to enable them to discover their potential is a key part to working at this school. Outdoor learning, drama and music are some of the many lesson plans used here.Knowledge of SEN is vital, including autism; in addition to Social Emotional and Mental health. The head teacher is looking for a confident individual who can show maturity and positivity to the role. You must be a friendly, trusting person to build an excellent rapports with both students and staff. You will be considered for the role if you have experience of working in a primary or secondary mainstream environment, supporting a student with learning difficulties. More so, if you have worked in a special educational school prior to your application. If you’ve dedicated time to be awarded certificates in specialist education, this will aid your application.You will be working with pupils in Key stage 2, Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. This is a full time position, working 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, during term times. There would be an opportunity to develop into a permanent position in the school if you can demonstrate to be an excellent addition to the team.For an immediate start you must have a full enhanced DBS on the updated service, however if you don’t, we can help with your application.Are you confident to work alongside a passionate team of professionals to continue your own personal development as a teacher to provide an excellent example to pupilsAre you willing to be flexible and work in a high pressure environmentIf the answer to the above questions is yes’ then please apply today!Working with Long-term Teachers:We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and SpecialSchools.LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforwardservice to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on deliveringan exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and whatyour ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as additional roles which we feel may be ofinterest to you.We are proud to have the highest standard of compliance in achieving the REC auditedstatus. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through theclearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house complianceteam.In addition to the above we also offer:Guaranteed Pay PlansAgency Worker RegulationsInterview preparation advice and supportSupport and councelling through a confidential helpline24/7 access to a UK GP, including consultations and prescription deliveryDiscounts and offers worth hundreds of poundsChildcare voucher schemeStatutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay.

Keyskills :
AutismChildcareMainstreamSEN