Learning Support Assistant

Job description

Learning Support Assistant, Lawrence Weston/Avonmouth/Henbury

Pay rate £60.00 - 70.00 per day

Full time Monday to Friday 8.30 - 3.30 pm

Teaching Personnel, Bristol are looking for Learning Support Assistants, ideally with a Team Teach Qualification to support a large, diverse and above average sized special school that operates over a number of sites in the heart of Bristol. The school has a number of key partners whom all work collectively to be the best provision they can.

The school caters for children and young people with a wide range of needs, including Asperger's and Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties and complex needs and all of the pupils enrol have a statement of special educational needs.

To be suitable for the position you will require the following key skills:

• A good understanding of Special Educational Needs
• Recent experience working on a 1:1 basis and in a small group basis in particular with pupils with complex learning difficulties
• Posses a minimum level 2 qualification or above
• Be committed and dedicated in the learning and development of children
• Have a nurturing character
• Current Team Teach Certificate (NOT ESSENTIAL)

In return, as an agency we offer:

• Excellent, fair and transparent pay rates from £60.00 per day.
• Ongoing seminars and training courses such as Team Teach and Moving & Handling to continue your individual professional development.
• A dedicated and experienced personal SEN specialist consultant that work with our supply staff to place them in schools and locations that suited to them.
• Wages paid directly into your bank account every week via PAYE.
• Refer a friend introductory scheme

As an SEN Learning Support Assistant you will follow the schools values which are valuing children as individuals and aim to provide a holistic approach to the child's learning and care. The school offers a 'Team around the child' approach who work in co-ordinated way and in partnership with the school to ensure that the holistic needs of all pupils are supported.

If you are an experienced Learning Support Assistant or a fully qualified teacher and feel you have the qualities we are looking for and you would like to know more please get in touch.