Are you looking for a rewarding Learning Support Assistant job, Teaching Assistant role, or SEN Support Assistant opportunity? Do you have a passion for helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential?

Vision for Education is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and inclusive specialist education setting for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their dedicated team. As your employer, Vision for Education will support you throughout your career, offering expert guidance, ongoing professional development and access to a wide range of education opportunities.

Whether you have previous experience as a Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Support Assistant, Youth Worker, Care Worker, or you're looking to begin a career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

If you're patient, resilient, compassionate and committed to making a real difference, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Salary & Hours

Salary: £25,989–£28,142 FTE (actual term-time salary £22,879–£24,814).

Hours:

• Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30am–4:00pm
• Wednesday: 8:30am–4:30pm
• Friday: 8:30am–3:30pm

Part-time applications are welcome (minimum of three full days per week).

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll work alongside experienced teachers and pastoral staff to provide tailored support for students with additional learning needs. You'll help create an inclusive learning environment where every student feels supported, engaged and able to succeed.

This is a varied and rewarding role that includes classroom support, one-to-one intervention, small group work, supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), promoting positive behaviour, assisting with learning activities and contributing to students' personal development.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Working closely with teachers to deliver engaging learning activities.
• Assisting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Encouraging confidence, independence and positive behaviour.
• Helping students overcome barriers to learning.
• Supporting literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
• Building positive relationships with students, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Supervising educational visits and enrichment activities.
• Assisting with assessments, examinations and classroom administration.
• Promoting safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion at all times.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates with experience in:

• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Teaching Assistant (TA)
• SEN Teaching Assistant
• SEND Support Worker
• Behaviour Support Assistant
• Classroom Assistant
• Education Support Worker
• Youth Work
• Residential Childcare
• Care or Support Work
• Psychology or Education Graduates
• Health & Social Care backgrounds

You'll be a positive role model with excellent communication skills, a proactive approach and a genuine passion for supporting children and young people.

What You'll Receive

• Permanent contract.
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available.
• Term-time working pattern.
• Competitive salary.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A supportive and experienced education team.
• Opportunities to develop your career within education.
• Dedicated support from your employer, Vision for Education.

Safeguarding

An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant. This role is subject to satisfactory references and all safeguarding and pre-employment checks in line with current legislation.

Apply Today

If you're searching for Learning Support Assistant jobs, Teaching Assistant jobs, SEN Teaching Assistant vacancies, SEND jobs, Education Support Worker roles, or school support staff jobs, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with Vision for Education and take the next step in a rewarding career where you can make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people every day.

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