Learning Support Assistant

Salary: £465 -£550 per week

Location: Cambridge

Start Date: As soon as possible

Full-Time Opportunity in Cambridge

Are you passionate about supporting students with additional needs? If so, join Vision for Education in making a real difference and supporting inclusive education.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Learning Support Assistant for a rewarding full-time role at a well-regarded SEN school in Cambridge

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 tailoring learning materials
• Immediate Start Available: We have opportunities ready to begin right away!

About the School

• This role is based within a large, modern Primary school where every child is supported, including those 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 prioritises student wellbeing

What we are 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 in a calm and supportive manner
• Experience in SEND: Prior experience working in a SEND environment would be beneficial
• 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.

What we offer

As a Learning Support Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)
• Social and networking events
• Pension contributions
• CPD to help with your professional development
• Access to a dedicated consultant

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We 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

If you are a Learning Support Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call Amy Heading on 01223 608140 or email me at: amy.heading@visionforeducation.co.uk

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