Learning Support Assistant

Prospero Teaching is looking for an experienced, motivated and resilient individual to support students in a large 'Outstanding' SEN school in Oldham (OL8).

You will be supporting children and young adults with complex learning difficulties and multi sensory needs. You will be working with students with multiple ability levels and focus can vary life skills to a sensory curriculum.

The centre is easily accessed by public transport and has onsite parking available.

The position is open to all those who have a background in Teaching Assistant, support work, voluntary or supporting a family member with learning difficulties. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location - Oldham, Greater Manchester
• Position - Learning Support Assistant
• Type of work - Classroom support
• Contract or position start date - January 2025
• Duration / Likely Duration - Full academic Year
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) - N/A
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary - Permanent
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Minimum rate of pay - £90 per day
• Hours - 8:30 am - 3.30pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in a similar setting
• GCSE Maths and English and Computer literate
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team