Learning Support Assistant (SEND)
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Gateshead
- Salary
- 350.00 - 400.00 GBP Weekly
- Posted
- 28 Jul 2022
- Closes
- 25 Aug 2022
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching, Support
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Vision for Education are actively seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work in an Alternative Provision in Gateshead.
About the role
The role is full time, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.30am and 3.30pm. This is a long term role and could become permanent for the right person. You will be supporting young people that have been excluded from their mainstream school for a short time because they have been struggling in one way or another. Some students may have been struggling with their behaviour, some may have been victims of bullying and some may just have a lot going on and require a provision with higher staff ratios. If you are empathetic and keen to be a positive influence in the lives of young people that have become disillusioned with mainstream education... this could be the role for you.
About the school
The school provides a nurturing environment for young people aged 13-16 years of age that need a break from mainstream school for whatever reason. With higher staff to students ratios (typically classes of no more than 8, with a Teacher and TA in each) the school is able to provide a more personalised approach to supporting these young people and help them through whatever difficulties they may be having. With patience, support and guidance, students will be successfully integrated back into mainstream school. The school has a very relaxed, positive atmosphere and has a reputation as a place that staff love to work in.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Learning Support Assistant (SEND) you will:
Have a patient, calm and empathetic approach
Be comfortable dealing with challenging behaviour
Have experience of working with young people or adults with learning difficulties or additional needs
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
Relevant experience
Vision for Education 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 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.
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 Liam Conroy on or email
About the role
The role is full time, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.30am and 3.30pm. This is a long term role and could become permanent for the right person. You will be supporting young people that have been excluded from their mainstream school for a short time because they have been struggling in one way or another. Some students may have been struggling with their behaviour, some may have been victims of bullying and some may just have a lot going on and require a provision with higher staff ratios. If you are empathetic and keen to be a positive influence in the lives of young people that have become disillusioned with mainstream education... this could be the role for you.
About the school
The school provides a nurturing environment for young people aged 13-16 years of age that need a break from mainstream school for whatever reason. With higher staff to students ratios (typically classes of no more than 8, with a Teacher and TA in each) the school is able to provide a more personalised approach to supporting these young people and help them through whatever difficulties they may be having. With patience, support and guidance, students will be successfully integrated back into mainstream school. The school has a very relaxed, positive atmosphere and has a reputation as a place that staff love to work in.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Learning Support Assistant (SEND) you will:
Have a patient, calm and empathetic approach
Be comfortable dealing with challenging behaviour
Have experience of working with young people or adults with learning difficulties or additional needs
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
Relevant experience
Vision for Education 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 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.
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 Liam Conroy on or email