Learning Support Assistant
Vision for Education Sheffield
Doncaster
- Expired
- Salary:
- £8.78-£10.50 Per Hour
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Apply by:
- 11 January 2019
Job overview
Vision for Education are recruiting for an experienced Learning Support Assistant for an FE setting in Doncaster – for a role staring in January 2019. As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll be supporting a young learner with additional support needs on a 1:1 basis in accordance with the overall learner support plans, following a full term-timetable.
You must have direct experience of working with people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities in an educational setting, as well as a proven ability to motivate students and promote learning. Some personal care may be involved, so experience of changing, hoisting and supporting where necessary is required.
To be considered for the position of Learning Support Assistant you must:
• Be supporting, reliable and flexible.
• Must have a manual handling certificate.
• Have experience supporting young adults with a range of different learning needs and physical abilities – MLD, ADHD, ADD, ASC, Global Delay, VI, HI, SEMH & or SLCN.
• Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team, have a nurturing and caring nature and a genuine desire to make a difference.
At Vision for Education we take our responsibilities to our practitioners seriously and our aim is to ensure you are well supported and rewarded for your efforts. As part of the Vision for Education team, and as a Learning Support Assistant, you will receive:
• Excellent daily rates paid weekly through PAYE
• Support throughout your placements
• Access to a dedicated SEND consultant 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Access to free CPD such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and Moving and Handling qualifications
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Worker Regulations) to make sure you get paid what you deserve
• £50 bonus every time you recommend a colleague
• Pension Contributions (subject to qualifying period)
• Regular social events
Apply today or for more information on this and other support opportunities across Vision for Education contact the Sheffield Education team on 0114 243 5555
Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be required to complete our safeguarding checks and undergo an enhanced DBS check.
About Vision for Education Sheffield
- Vision for Education Sheffield
- The Quadrant, 99 Parkway Avenue, Sheffield
- South Yorkshire
- S9 4WG
- United Kingdom
Created in 2008, Vision for Education is a well-established, market-leading teacher supply agency with industry experience and expertise.
What we do
We provide a high-quality recruitment service for schools of all kinds. We’re always interested in talking to teachers, teaching assistants, cover supervisors and other support staff with any level of experience – whether you’re an NQT, busy parent or semi-retired! If you’re looking for daily supply, short & long-term cover – or even a permanent role – we can help. We have branches across the country, with our head office based in Sheffield.
Our values
We operate under a simple set of values which impact on everything we do. Our aim is always to be open, honest and ethical in the way we do business; both internally with the way we treat our staff, and externally, in how we look after our clients and candidates. This unique approach to recruitment has made us the first port of call for both schools and teachers alike.
What we offer
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
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