Learning Support Assistant – Young Offenders Institution

Position: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Rochester
Salary: £21,199 to £26,400 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time
Start Date: September 2024

About School: Vision For Education are currently recruiting for a unique opportunity for an Learning Support Assistant at a school that specifically caters to students within a Young Offenders Institution. This transformative educational facility committed to providing high-quality education and support to young people create a nurturing environment where students can flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. They strive to inspire and empower students, helping them to achieve their full potential and become positive contributors to society.

The Role: We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join this dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to education and a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of young people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and engagement.
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing timely and constructive feedback.
• Develop and implement individualized learning plans to support students with varying abilities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the overall educational experience
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in education.
• Engage with parents and guardians to foster a supportive home-school partnership.

Requirements:

• Proven experience supporting children within a school setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire and motivate students.
• Excellent communication
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team.

• Experience working with students who have special educational needs or behavioural challenges.
• Knowledge of restorative practices and a commitment to creating a restorative educational environment.

Vision for Education 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 Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, 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 and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call the Kent team on 01622 584 900 or email [email protected].

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