Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel is working with a specialist ASC school in the Manchester area to look for Learning Support Assistants that will be classroom based.

The school works with young people ranging from the age of 4 to 19, although many students will be working to a lower level. The school is specifically designed to meet needs of the children that attend, and so has a variety of different facilities and equipment to provide a learning environment that is beneficial to all students.

To apply for this role, you should:

-          Have experience working with young people with ASC or autistic traits

-          Have experience working with young adults that display challenging behaviours

-          Be calm, patient and enthusiastic

-          Have some school experience

The role itself will involve supporting students within a classroom with their work and behaviour. You will be working alongside teachers and other staff to provide a well rounded experience for students so that they are able to perform to the best of their ability.

The role is a full-time position, so you must be available to work the full hours to ensure continuity for students.

When applying, please send a full CV that is up to date and highlights relevant experience.

All applicants must have a permanent residence and right to work in the UK. If you are currently based in another country, please do not apply for these roles as we will not be able to process your application.

Any applicants that have been out of the UK for more than 6 months over the past 5 years will be asked to provide an overseas criminal clearance check. If you do not already have one of these, please apply for this before applying to this role.

When applying through Teaching Personnel, an enhanced DBS on the update service is a required document. If you do not have one already, you will be asked to apply for one through Teaching Personnel before you are able to start in a position.

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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