Learning Support Assistant (SEN)
| Posting date: | 08 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16,101.80 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 May 2024 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 131687 |
Summary
Role:
- £16,101.80 per annum before overtime
- Monday to Friday 9:30am to 3:30pm
- 27.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
- Permanent
Responsibilities:
Support adults with additional needs such as Autism, Learning Disabilities, Complex Health Needs and Behavioural Support Needs to access day opportunities working towards long and short-term goals to improve quality of life and promote fun whilst learning independence.
Provide support with personal care needs e.g. , toileting support and escorting students by taxi (this would be discussed further should an interview be given).
Requirements:
Experience working with complex needs is preferable, but if you are eager to help vulnerable young adults and adults to live happy, fulfilling lives, this is the role for you. We will provide you with full training and development to succeed within your role.
You will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, both indoors and outside according to individual need. Taking a responsive and caring approach, you may be running classroom activities, leading outdoor experiences or supervising pupils as they explore further afield.
Our services are built on great teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experience and learning, simply fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form and a member of our team will be in touch.
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and social care
- Teaching Assistant Level 2 or 3
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written
- Ability to record information accurately
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to deal with complex and challenging behaviour
- Ability to demonstrate empathy
- Basic IT skills
- Willingness to work towards further qualifications and training as required for the role
Desirable
- Experience of work within an education/residential or day opportunities setting
- Driving Licence
Benefits
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
- "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
- A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
- 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
- Cycle to Work Schemes
- Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
- £16,101.80 per annum before overtime
- Monday to Friday 9:30am to 3:30pm
- 27.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
- Permanent
Responsibilities:
Support adults with additional needs such as Autism, Learning Disabilities, Complex Health Needs and Behavioural Support Needs to access day opportunities working towards long and short-term goals to improve quality of life and promote fun whilst learning independence.
Provide support with personal care needs e.g. , toileting support and escorting students by taxi (this would be discussed further should an interview be given).
Requirements:
Experience working with complex needs is preferable, but if you are eager to help vulnerable young adults and adults to live happy, fulfilling lives, this is the role for you. We will provide you with full training and development to succeed within your role.
You will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, both indoors and outside according to individual need. Taking a responsive and caring approach, you may be running classroom activities, leading outdoor experiences or supervising pupils as they explore further afield.
Our services are built on great teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experience and learning, simply fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form and a member of our team will be in touch.
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and social care
- Teaching Assistant Level 2 or 3
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written
- Ability to record information accurately
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to deal with complex and challenging behaviour
- Ability to demonstrate empathy
- Basic IT skills
- Willingness to work towards further qualifications and training as required for the role
Desirable
- Experience of work within an education/residential or day opportunities setting
- Driving Licence
Benefits
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
- "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
- A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
- 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
- Cycle to Work Schemes
- Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.