Learning Support Assistant Expiring soon

Do you have experience working with vulnerable people or do you have a passion for helping others? Have you had a career in caring for others?

Are you looking for a new role supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a school based in Thornbury. We are seeking candidates who are confident and experienced working with complex educational, medical and behavioural needs. The appropriate candidate will be able to implement varied behaviour management strategies, be nurturing and empathetic when working in this setting.

The school caters for learners aged 2 – 19 who have severe learning disabilities (SLD) or profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).    In addition, learners may have autistic spectrum conditions, hearing / visual impairments or physical disabilities. 

Theschool boosts a range of up to date facilities such as: 

• Spacious classrooms, with a separate small workroom.  Each classroom has ceiling hoists.
• Wide corridors, lifts and secure doors
• Outdoor learning areas
• Sensory studios
• Secure play areas
• Sensory diet area
• Swimming/Hydrotherapy pool
• Life skills room

About the role:

• September start
• 08:30- 4:30
• Term time only
• £12.90 per day 

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s 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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