Learning Support Assistant

Position: Learning Support Assistant – KS3/KS4

Hours: 8:45 – 3:45 (half hour lunch) term time only – 32.5 hours per week

Type: Temporary – Full time

Location: Blackpool (FY1)

Pay: £93 - £106/day

Start Date: ASAP

We are looking for a dedicated and resilient learning support assistant to work within a resource unit in Blackpool supporting children who present with Challenging behaviours, all of whom have been allocated an educational healthcare plan (EHCP) for SEMH. You will be supporting children from the ages of 11-16 in all core subjects both within the classroom, and 1:1 interventions outside of the classroom when necessary.

School:

• The school is a dedicated alternative provision supporting children with EHCPs for SEMH with as well as some other additional needs.
• The school is located in Blackpool and is connected to local public transport links.

Requirements:

• You will be required to complete a full suite of compliance checks, which includes, but is not limited to, DBS checks, right to work checks, ID checks.
• Prior experience working with challenging behaviours is essential as the children within the provision have severely challenging behaviours.
• level 2 TA qualification is desirable but not essential
• Team Teach qualification is desirable but not essential

YOU WILL NEED TO

• Have UK Right to Work Status.
• Hold a TA qualification or have relevant work experience.
• Complete a registration with Vida Education which includes holding a current Enhanced DBS registered with the DBS Update Service, or you will be prepared to apply for a new ENHANCED DBS with ourselves (cost applied).

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH VIDA EDUCATION;

We are an experienced team and specialise in placing qualified teachers, cover supervisors, teaching assistants, school admin and clerical staff into positions across Lancashire and Cumbria.

• We offer excellent rates of pay, in line with your level of experience.
• AWR compliant.
• Experienced and dedicated consultants who take great pride in providing you a quality service.
• Free CPD accredited training courses including Advanced Safeguarding, Child Protection & Prevent.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU SOON.

Vida Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. As an APSCo Compliance Accredited agency, all post holders are subject to checks in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. These checks include but are not limited to; an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, qualifications check, references, UK Right to Work Status. Further information will be provided on application.

Vida Education is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an employment business in providing temporary or permanent job seeking services.

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