Learning Support Assistant - Borough of Wigan, United Kingdom - Talentshed

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A single job ad can only tell you so much about this Learning Support Assistant opportunity in the Wigan area, Great Manchester.


Before deciding if you want to take this role any further, you probably looking to know the key details first.


So, here's a summary of the opportunity


Through professional development and education, this college is on a mission to transform lives and promote prosperity in communities in Wigan.


Being part of this FE college's Supported Learning team, you will be supporting a wide range of individuals with difference learning difficulties.


  • Salary of £22,734 (prorata)
  • Access a range of further education sector benefits including health and wellbeing support, flexible working, free onsite parking and gym membership
  • Fixed Term contract
  • Parttime position term time
  • Play a vital role in supporting students with learning disabilities and difficulties an ideal opportunity to really make a difference to young learners lives
  • You will be empowering young people to achieve their best and enabling reasonable adjustments within the classroom to help these students engage
  • This role includes mentoring students and encouraging them to remain on tasks

A bit about you

  • Previous experience in a LSA or SEN role within the education sector is essential
  • A willingness to undergo relevant training, with the ability to work with a range of learners
  • A genuine desire to help young learners fulfil their potential with a strong knowledge of how to go about supporting young learners with learning disabilities

Benefits you'll receive along the way

  • Career progression opportunities
  • Generous annual leave entitlements plus bank holidays
  • Free parking onsite
  • Multiple employee discounts including highstreet discounts
  • Health and wellbeing events
  • Medical cover
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Comprehensive pension scheme

Your next step:


If this role isn't right for you, talk to us about what is so we can help you find it.


Talk to us:


Job Types:
Part-time, Fixed term contract


Benefits:


  • Company events
  • Employee mentoring programme
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Transport links

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Borough of Wigan: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Do you have a qualification in Learning Support or a related field in education?
  • Do you have practical experience working in SEN or as a Learning Support Assistant within the education sector?

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
TSI0002

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