Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistants Required in Milton Keynes

Have you got a passion for support young people? Do you have an interest in working with children with complex needs?

Teaching Personnel are seeking experienced Learning Support Assistants on behalf of our Secondary Clients in the Milton Keynes area. We work with a number of established secondary schools to support their SEN divisions with 1:1 LSA's, Mentors, Tutors and Teaching Assistants, who are always open to finding their next best support staff member. 

We would seek candidates who are experienced working with SEND students or be willing to. LSA's would have the opportunity to work with SEND students with varying needs, such as ASD, ADHD, MLD, SLD, LD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ASPG. The age ranges from Year 7 to Year 11 (12-16) and you may be supporting them across all subject areas. 

As the UK's Leading Education Recruitment Service (2021), we would seek to support your search into your next support staff challenge on a long-term or short term basis. We are flexible and can find a role that tailors to your personal preferences. 

The ideal candidate will possess:

- At least 6 months experience within the last 3 years supporting children in this age bracket

- Experience across SEND students 

- Knowledgable of Safeguarding and be willing to complete training

- Confident, can work on your own or part of a team

- Able to provide contacts to obtain 2 references from the last 6 years, including 2 most recent places of work and all education based

- Willing to work 1:1 or in small groups to enhance academic and social development

- Strong communication skills

- Positive attitude and proactive role model to young people

If you think this sounds like you and you would like to register as a Learning Support Assistant with us, then get in touch by sending your CV below and a member of the Northants Secondary Branch Team will be in touch. 

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.

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