Learning Support Assistant

Are you looking for a role within education for September? We are looking for proactive and empathetic individuals who are looking for a new challenge. Whether you already have experience working as a Teaching Assistant, experience working with at risk individuals individuals or experience working with children or young people in some capacity, we would love to talk with you.

As a Learning Support Assistant your focus will be on guiding and working with students wtih Special Educational Needs (SEN), as well as supporting the class as a whole. You will play a crucial role in supporting the learning and development of students with SEN within a mainstream secondary environment. Your role could involve working within a specific SEN department, within multiple different age groups/subject groups, or with individual students on a intervention basis. As a Learning Support Assistant no day is the same, and the role would best suit someone who adapts easily and is proactive.

Can it be challenging sometimes? Most definitely - but it is also incredibly rewarding. At Veritas we strongly believe that our hardworking LSA's deserve to be fairly compensated, and we will always be upfront with you about the pay, the school and the ins and outs of the role itself. If you feel like you have the qualities to be a Learning Support Assistant, or would like to discuss the role further, then please apply below.

Responsibilites:

Supporting students with SEN in multiple settings
Working with students aged 11-16
Work collaboratively with the SEND department and other members of staff
Tailor your approach to the individual needs of the child
Treating all students with respect and kindness
Behavioural management, promoting independent learning and helping students manage their behaviourRequirements:

Experience working with children with SEN in some capcity
The ability to comunicate and work well with young people and other members of staff
Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding
A desire to support young people, and to work within the field of education
An enhanced DBS on the OUS (or be willing to get one)APPLY NOW!

If you are interested in learning more , please send your application and if successful we will contact you with more information about the role

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community