Trainee Learning Support Assistant

 

Main characteristics

Location

South Glamorgan

Company

Teaching Personnel

Salary

£77 - £85/day Regular Work Available

Employment type

Temporary

Category

Education

Job summary

Trainee Additional Needs Assistant

Based in Vale of Glamorgan

Pay based on £11.85 per hour

Are you looking for a new opportunity within an SEN School or ALN provision?

Did you know some of the best Additional Learning Needs Assistants do not necessarily have extensive experience within this field? believe me it's true!

If you are, looking for a rewarding career pathway but always wondered how or where to start with the application process in the Specialist Special Needs Sector then feel free to read on:

What do you need to know about this opportunity within an SEN provision?

Teaching Personnel work in partnership with a Specialist SEN school who have facilities that are second to none. They cater for children and young people aged 3-19, who have a wide range of additional learning needs including Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Downs Syndrome and Sensory Processing difficulties. You will work in collaboration with a tight knit team of Special Needs Support Officers and the class teacher to implement an adapted curriculum that is accessible for all whilst considering individual personal needs on a daily basis. The school aims to promote independence where appropriate and often personal care can be expected.

What the School and Students expect from you?

You must have a big smile that will make each child's face light up when they welcome you at the door.
You'll need to think on your feet, and it helps to be light on them too as children often enjoy a dance.
A good pair of eyes and ears are essential. Ears to listen and eyes to help them negotiate the school day.
You'll need to bring oodles of patience and a sense of humour.
What do Teaching Personnel require from you? (subject to successful interview)

Enhanced DBS that is valid and on the update service.
Registration with the Education Workforce Council.
References from your last 2 previous employers over the last 10 year period.
Informal Interview.
As mentioned above, we are considering applications from all walks of life. Whether you have 20 years experience of working within the care sector or you are a student looking for additional work for future career aspirations. Then you should consider this opportunity. It could be the best thing youve done today!

What you need to do next?

You will need to submit your CV to the below contact details. Our Specialist SEN Branch will get in touch with you to discuss this in more details.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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Benefits: Regular Work Available