Learning Support Assistant

Teaching personnel is the UK's leading education recruitment agency who provide ECT's, Teachers, Tutors, TAs and support staff in to Mainstream and SEND schools across the UK!.

Learning Support Assistants work with children who have physical disabilities/mild to severe to profound Learning Disabilities/Autism/ADHD/Dyslexia/Dyspraxia/complex social and emotional needs and mental health issues.

About the role:

• You do not need to have had previous experience to apply for this role, but experience working with children in a nursery setting or as a Support Worker or Care Assistant would be advantageous.
• This role will be to join our Bank/Short term supply of staff and you will be available at short notice to cover absences in the schools in your area.  
• The shifts will be: Monday- Friday Time: 08:30-15:30
• You will need to have lots of patience, be engaging and have a resilient personality, as this role can be challenging at times!
• Qualifications needed-Minimum would be GCSE's in English and Maths (A-C Grade) or equivalent

What we can offer you:

• A dedicated Consultant to support you through the registration process and through every booking
• The chance to go permanent at your favourite school!
• £50 refer a friend scheme
• CPD Academy- with either free or heavily subsidised traiing courses on, to help you progress in your education career
• TP candidate App- view and amend your personal details, view bookings, view new jobs coming through daily and view timesheets and weekly pay slips

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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