Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Assistant - SEN Specialist (Complex Learning Difficulties)

Prospero Teaching are recruiting for Learning Support Assistants to work at specialist school in Bury for those aged 5-16 years old with additional and complex needs.

You will provide learning support to pupils and work in groups and on a 1:1 basis supported by other support and education staff. Ideally you will have previous experience of supporting those with complex needs or working within a school .

Some pupils may present challenging behavior and so candidates must ensure they are comfortable working in this type of environment and be aware that these are physically demanding roles.

Position Details:

• LOCATION - Bury, Greater Manchester
• POSITION - Additional Needs Learning Support Assistant
• CONTRACT TYPE - Temporary - Permanent
• MINIMUM DAILY RATE - 97+
• HOURS - Full time Monday - Friday 8.30am -4pm
• START DATE - ASAP

Candidate Requirements:

• QUALIFICATIONS - Minimum 'C' grade in English and Maths at GCSE
• Previous experience in a similar setting
• DBS checked against both Children & Adults or be willing to apply for a new one at the cost of 45
• Be able to provide two references covering the past 2 years of employment

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover the last two years

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team