Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Sevenoaks
Pay: £88 - £110 per day (via PAYE)

Are you passionate about helping children reach their full potential? Do you have a talent for building relationships, adapting quickly and supporting children? If you are an innovative individual with high expectations of achievement and behaviour, then we want to hear from you!

Vision for Education are a leading education recruitment agency working in partnership with a Primary School in Sevenoaks to find a Learning Support Assistant.

Key Responsibilities

• Support class Teachers and Teaching Assistants in providing effective learning experiences which are appropriate to student’s individual needs and interests
• Foster a safe and stimulating environment for pupils where children feel confident and comfortable to work to the best of their ability
• Establish professional relationships with pupils and interact with them according to their individual needs
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a safe and comfortable learning environment
• Work 1:1 and in small groups supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEND) to ensure inclusivity and engagement in the classroom

Requirements

• Prior experience working with children in an educational setting
• Ability to work well as part of a team as part of a multi-agency approach
• An enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one)

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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