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Academic Learning Support Assistant - SEND

OnlyFE
Posted 5 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Blackburn, Lancashire BB2 1LH, England

Salary

£24,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Academic Learning Support Assistant - SEND position offers a salary range of £22,734 - £24,307 pro rata per annum.
  • There are two posts available: one for 14.8 hours per week for 38 weeks per year (permanent) and another for 37 hours per week for 36 weeks per year (temporary until 20 June 2025).
  • Candidates should have experience working in an education or care setting with young people who have learning difficulties, disabilities, and complex needs.
  • A Level 2 qualification in Maths and English or equivalent is required, along with qualifications in learning support, care, or education, or a willingness to work towards these qualifications.
  • The role involves providing proactive learning support to students with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring they have equal opportunities to progress.

Academic Learning Support Assistant - SEND

Salary - £22,734 - £24,307 Pro Rata, Per annum

2 posts. 1 x 14.8 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (permanent) 1 x 37 hours per week, 36 weeks per year (temporary until 20 June 2025)

Close date 16/3/25

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:

  • Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support
  • Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Family-friendly policies
  • Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses
  • Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices
  • A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon
  • Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals.

The Role

Working as a key member of the Student Support and Engagement Team you will provide a high quality, proactive learning support service for students who have special educational needs and disabilities. You will work with curriculum teams to ensure that all learners receiving support have the opportunities to achieve and exceed their potential, develop independence skills and have equal opportunities to progress into further study, employment and/or positive community engagement.

What are we looking for?

With experience of working in an education or care setting with young people with learning difficulties, disabilities and complex and physical needs, you will have Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent or willingness to achieve within 1 year together with qualifications in learning support, care or education or a willingness to work towards.

You must have knowledge and understanding of barriers and issues faced by students with special educational needs and disabilities and strategies to overcome these.

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