Learning Support Assistant
Vision for Education Sheffield
Trafford
- Expired
- Salary:
- Pension scheme available after qualifying period
- Job type:
- Supply, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 26/09/16
- Apply by:
- 8 September 2016
Job overview
If you are a conscientious, empathetic and experienced TA / HLTA / Learning mentor / Residential support worker who enjoys working in a challenging environment with young people with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and autism spectrum conditions and are looking for a new role for September we would like to hear from you.
We are currently recruiting for support staff for services in Oldham, Bolton and Rochdale with pupils aged four up to nineteen. Candidates will need to have a good understanding of working with students with additional needs and ways to effectively communicate and promote independence.
This role will require you to work on a flexible basis with pupils to build positive, professional relationships and help children overcome barriers to learning. It is desirable that you have experience in working within a Special school environment and have working knowledge of PECS and even basic BSL/ Makaton.
Ideally you will have knowledge of working with Individual behaviour/ Education plans to help you in your work to steer pupils on the right path.
It is desirable that you hold a certificate in Team Teach and Moving and Handling, however we could help to train and certify you in this as we run CPD courses for our staff.
Vision for Education SEN is staffed by experienced consultants who are qualified educators. Thus we are committed to paying our supply staff competitively. We have a personable approach and like to understand the need of our teaching and support staff as this is important when matching you to a role. Vision for Education have established long lasting relationships with schools, which enables us to maximise your opportunities for work.
If you have any queries about the opportunities to work with SEN pupils in Greater Manchester, please give the Manchester SEN team a call.
Vision for Education pay all their candidates PAYE, and do not request that candidates join an umbrella company.
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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