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Learning Support Assistant

Date posted : 22/11/19
£57 - 58 per day

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Learning Support Role in Sale (M33)

Teaching Personnel are currently working with a SEM Secondary school in the Sale area of Trafford (M33), looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work children in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

The school are looking for a passionate and creative Learning Support Assistant who has experience working with SEN and learning difficulties.

 You must be enthusiastic and highly motivated and will be expected to make a significant contribution to the school. You will join their vision of high expectations of achievement and behaviour and offer a nurturing and supportive ethos, celebrating differences and ensuring that everyone meets their full potential.

To be considered for this role you will need then to-

  • Provide support for pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.

  • Assist with the development and implementation of education or behaviour plans

  • Establish trusted relationships with pupils and work with them on an individual needs basis.

  • Promote the inclusion of all pupils in the classroom

  • Encourage pupils to interact in classroom learning and with their peers

  • Promote self confidence and set individual tailored goals and challenges

  • Be Team Teach trained or willing to complete the course

  • Have experience in care/ school based settings

The Sale School is a provision with over half of pupils eligible for pupil premium (additional government funding) which is well above average. The school has a wonderful atmosphere with a supportive team behind it. For candidates who apply for this role they need to be ideally team teach trained or will be willing to complete the course. The school has a diverse range of pupils from all backgrounds, including those with Autism, ADHD and other moderate learning difficulties. Ofsted has rated the school Outstanding with strong leadership.

Working with the market leader in education recruitment, Teaching Personnel can offer many benefits including-

  • Unlimited referral scheme to all candidates

  • A personal consultant

  • CPD Academy

  • Teaching Personnel Portal for ease of admin

  • Weekly pay

  • Flexible working within a variety of roles

  • PAYE

If this sounds like the perfect Learning Support opportunity for you and would like to work in the Trafford area then please contact Dan at the Manchester SEN Branch on daniel.bostock@teachingpersonnel.com or 0161 242 1795

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs 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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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