Are you passionate and enthusiastic about supporting children with barriers to learning?

Vision for Education have a full-time opportunity for an Unqualified SEN Support Assistant to work in a specialist school in the Carnforth area.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will have a caring and patient manner. You will be expected to meet the needs of pupils with Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties, and other associated needs including Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

You will be working with children on a 1:1 basis and so the ability to build positive relationships is required.

Previous experience working in school settings aren’t essential, but the successful candidate will offer enthusiasm, flexibility, a sense of humour and a willingness to learn.

The school is focused on supporting students to achieve their full potential through their learning, personal care, and living skills.

They offer a supportive and welcoming team and excellent facilities designed to provide pupils with the best possible experience of education.

There are opportunities for the role to become permanent with the school after a qualifying period.

The school is easily accessible by public transport from Lancaster and Morecambe.

• Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults.
• Be resilient and able to meet demands of a challenging high-pressured environment and deal with emergencies when required.
• Understands the needs of students with learning difficulties.
• Be reliable in both attendance and punctuality.

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

• 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.