Learning Support Assistant

Description

ABC Teachers is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a vibrant SEN school in Dudley on a full-time basis.

About the Role:

As an Learning Support Assistant, you will play an essential role in supporting the learning, emotional wellbeing, and personal development of students with a range of needs, including moderate to complex learning difficulties, social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, and physical disabilities.

You will work closely with the class teacher and a team of skilled support staff to provide tailored interventions and encouragement, helping students to access the curriculum and reach their individual goals.

The role involves supporting children and young people aged 4 to 19, both on a one-to-one basis and within small group settings, adapting your approach to meet their varied needs.

This is a full-time position with the potential to become long-term for the right candidate.

About the School:

The school caters to a diverse cohort of students with a wide spectrum of special educational needs, providing personalised learning pathways and holistic support.

With a strong, inclusive ethos, the school is committed to promoting success, independence, and confidence for every student.

The staff team works collaboratively with families and external professionals to ensure that each child’s individual needs are met.

The school offers a stimulating and nurturing environment and is easily accessible from Stourbridge, Oldbury, and Halesowen.

Requirements

As the suitable candidate you will:

Have a suitable qualification for working with children and young people such as Health and Social Care, Children and Young People's Workforce.

Have experience of working with children with special education needs and disabilities.

Be confident in your abilities and skills to promote happy and confident learners.

Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are a suitable qualification for working with children and experience working with special education needs.

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About ABC Teachers

ABC Teachers 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.

What ABC Teachers offer

As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, 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, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.

Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.

Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply

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

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers please contact our SEND team on (phone number removed)

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