Are you passionate about supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Join Vision for Education in making a real difference!
About the role
Position: Learning Support Assistant
Salary: £442 to £550 per week
Location: Sevenoaks
Start Date: As soon as possible
Are you passionate about supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Join Vision for Education in making a real difference!
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Learning Support Assistant for a rewarding full-time role at a well-established special needs school in Sevenoaks.
About the Role
- 1:1 Student Support: Provide personalised support to students with additional needs in the classroom.
- Inclusive Teaching: Adapt approaches to meet individual learning needs and create an inclusive environment.
- Classroom Assistance: Collaborate with the class teacher on general tasks, resource preparation, and tailored learning materials.
- Immediate Start Available: We have opportunities ready to begin right away!
About the School
- Specialised Setting: An all-through school supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
- Holistic Approach: Dedicated to helping students reach their full potential with a forward-thinking, student-focused ethos.
- Supportive Environment: Small group and individualised learning in a nurturing atmosphere that prioritizes student wellbeing.
What We’re Looking For
- Adaptability & Communication: Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to varying student needs.
- Behaviour Management: Proven skills in effectively managing student behaviour.
- Experience in SEND: Prior experience working in a SEND environment is essential.
- Passion & Dedication: A genuine commitment to making a positive impact on young lives.
- Compliance: Ability to provide suitable references and pass a DBS check.
*All staff undergo thorough interviews and referencing checks and must hold, or be willing to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.
About Vision for Education
Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults
What Vision for Education offer
As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call the Kent team on 01622 584 900.
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