SEN Learning Support Assistant
Vision for Education Peterborough
Cambridge
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £55 - £75 per day
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 14/01/2019
- Apply by:
- 11 February 2019
Job overview
The new Cambridge branch of Vision for Education is seeking to appoint a full or part-time Learning Support Assistant to join our successful supply teaching support team and to work in local SEND Schools in the Cambs Local Authority. This could be a full or part-time role to work with and support students of all ages across the school who have complex learning difficulties and medical needs.
The successful applicant will have excellent knowledge and experience of supporting young children with learning and behavioural difficulties.
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to gain more experience within an SEN environment.
Ideally applicants will:
• Have experience supporting students in an SEND setting.
• Have a background in education, care or support.
• Be comfortable in assisting with personal care and feeding. (not essential)
• Be Team Teach trained (can be provided by Vision for Education)
• Be flexible, resilient, committed and compassionate.
• Have a genuine passion for supporting complex young people in an extremely rewarding role.
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, you will receive:
• Excellent daily rates paid weekly through PAYE
• Support throughout your placements
• Access to a dedicated SEND consultant
• Access to free CPD such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and Moving and Handling qualifications
• Access to a free online, accredited training package via EduCare worth £350
• Pension Contributions (subject to qualifying period)
• Regular social events with 100% complimentary food and drink
If you are a Learning Support Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment then we want to hear from you.
Apply today or for more information on this and other LSA or Teaching opportunities across Vision for Education.
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 Peterborough
- Vision for Education Peterborough
- Regus, Stuart House, East Wing, St John's Street
- Peterborough
- PE1 5DD
- 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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