Learning Support Assistant

Vision for Education

  • Rugby, Warwickshire
  • £460 per week
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
ABC Teachers is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to work in an SEN School in Rugby on a full-time basis.About the role
  • As a Learning Support Assistant within a school, you will play a crucial role in providing personalised assistance to students with special educational needs or individual learning requirements.
  • Your primary responsibility is to offer tailored support to help students overcome challenges and achieve their full potential within the school environment
  • This role involves working closely with students, teachers, and other support staff to ensure the delivery of effective support strategies
  • Implementing individualised learning plans, promoting student engagement and independence, and maintaining regular communication with parents, careers and outside professionals.
About the school:
  • A primary school setting that caters to young learners aged 5 to 11, with an emphasis on providing extensive support, particularly for those with additional needs, Supporting a range of needs including: - Social Emotional Mental Health, Autism/ADHD and non-verbal pupils.
  • The school has a learning environment where resources and activities are consistently available for pupils to engage with. This approach supports self-directed learning, helping children develop independence and decision-making skills, while also providing a structured foundation for more focused learning sessions.
  • The school prioritises language development, offering speech and language therapy as an integral part of the school day, which is particularly beneficial for children with communication difficulties or those who need additional support with literacy and language skills.
  • With a focus on continuous provision and clinical support the school fosters a strong commitment to inclusivity, where every child, regardless of ability or need, is given the tools and opportunities to thrive.
About you:To be considered for the Learning Support Assistant position, you will: -
  • Have previous experience working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs, such as learning difficulties, autism, and sensory needs.
  • Suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential.
  • Have strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students
  • Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.
ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.About ABC Teachers
ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country, andWhat ABC Teachers offerAs a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:
  • Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
  • Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
  • Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
  • Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay

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