Youth Learning Support Assistant / LSA (Term Time Only)

A well established Education & Residential service for Children / Young People based in a fabulous Grade 2 listed buildings with outstanding beautiful grounds are recruiting for Learning Support Assistant in Dorset. The premises can hold upto 60 students between the age of 16 - 25 year olds who have various needs such as ABI, Autism, Aspergers, ASD, anxiety and mental health conditions and SEN who will display challenging behaviour.

Main Job Role:

• Supporting the students within an education environment
• Deliver all aspects of the school`s curriculum in line with the school`s curriculum policies (numeracy, literacy, communication skills, topic-based project work, life skills, physical education, drama, music, art, craft and Therapies) etc.
• The LSA will work in a wide range of settings in the classroom and outdoor curriculum (craft sessions, farm, gardening, sports and indoor swimming on site)

Qualifying candidates:

• Must have life, paid, personal or voluntary experience in care (any setting / sector)
• Must be 18 years old or over
• To get the higher end of the salary, you MUST have a Diploma / NVQ / QCF level 2 or 3 in Health and social care

Contract / Terms:

• Salary is £12,783 - £13,756 per annum= £8 an hour or £8 - £9 (level 2 - 3 qualified)
• Monday to Friday (no weekends)
• Shift patterns will be 8:30am - 5pm (40 hours)
• You will work 38 weeks out of 52 weeks per years (term time only)

Benefits (pro rota):

• Excellent induction, training and development programme (Manager is a PRICE instructor so you will receive this training along with full 2 week induction)
• Online staff discounts from a range of benefits (Highstreet discounts & Child care vouchers)
• Free onsite parking
• Access to a 24 hour Employee Assistance counselling programme
• Career progression - this is an exciting time to join as there are a number of progression opportunities imminent, due to the opening of several new homes
• Further qualification training support
• Life assurance
• 30 days holiday including bank holiday
• Pension scheme

If you have the right skills or experience for this role; then please call Jeet on 0117 9221130 or email your CV with the job reference number to: - thank you and good luck with your job search