Learning Support Assistant - Bradford, United Kingdom - Leader Education

Description

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Location:
Bradford


Start Date:
January


Duration:
Long Term Contract


Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday


Pay:
£70 - £80 per day

Leader Education is currently recruiting for a number of SEN Learning Support Assistants for a SEN school in Bradford.

The school is a specialist school for children who have been identified as having additional Special Educational Needs (SEN). Additional needs may include Autism, ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia and other complex needs.

Previous experience working with students identified as having additional SEN needs is ideal.


The job:

• Providing support to students with SEN additional needs in an educational setting
• Working in close partnership with SENCO and the designated safeguarding lead to promote positive outcomes and academic progression
• Forming strong relationships with children and young people, and their families, which encourage all students to achieve the very best that they can
• Helping students in achieving the objectives set out in their Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP), by adopting a nurturing approach
• Ensuring the best quality of education and support for each student.

You:

• Have previous experience in working with children with SEN needs
• Will be patient, nurturing, resilient and empathetic to students' individual needs
• Have the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with the child/children that you work with
• Have a passion for teaching and learning with the ability to make learning enjoyable and fun for all students
• Are a motivated and enthusiastic person with great communication skills
• Will ideally be Team Teach trained but not essential free training is available
• Able to work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative.

Leader Education can offer:

• Refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme: £100 per referral (terms apply)
• Free CPD including Team Teach
• A dedicated consultant to answer any queries and for ongoing support
• Staff socials

Leader Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, all applicants must go through a thorough vetting procedure, including enhanced DBS and reference checks.