Learning Support Assistant - Further Education
Learning Support Assistants required for an independent specialist provider of further education (16-25 year olds) on the outskirts of Swindon. The college provides students with a highly personalised curriculum, as well as opportunities to learn and progress through partnerships with local employers.
About the role:
* Supporting SEND students from the ages of 16-25
* Term time only, 29.5 hours per week
* Temporary contract, with the potential to become permanent
* Full-time and part-time positions available
* Location: outskirts of Swindon
* Friendly and professional Apple A Day support from our highly experienced team of School Leaders and Recruiters, including free confidential, counselling and mental health support.
The ideal candidate will:
* Possess a valid DBS on the update service (or we can process one for you).
* Have existing experience of working with SEND, including Autism.
* Would suit an empathetic and adaptable individual who is able to problem solve and stay calm under pressure.
* Be able to easily build a rapport with young people and adults.
If you're interested in learning more about this role, please get in touch.
The closing date for applications is 29th November 2024.
Benefits of Working for Apple a Day
* Award winning agency
* Get paid to scale from day one, for all long-term placements
* Pension scheme
* Continual professional development
* In-house payroll, so no umbrella companies or fees
* Flexible working patterns to suit your needs
* Access to exclusive roles in local schools
* Staff wellbeing is a priority, with a focus on creating a supportive and healthy working environment
We are a teacher-run education recruitment company with a difference. For over 10 years we have been providing local schools, School Leaders, Teachers and Teaching Assistants with an award-winning service. Our company are experts in our sector and supply the highest calibre of teachers in a professional and urgent yet considered manner.
We work in partnership with a variety of primary, secondary and SEN settings and take pride in supplying them with only the very best Senior Leaders, Teaching and Support Staff across Wiltshire and BANES.
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Apple a Day is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, any successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and referencing, and all applicants will be fully vetted in line with Safer Recruitment, KCSIE, and APSCo guidance.
Please note, due to the volume of applicants, only successful applicants will be contacted.
An Apple a Day Supply is an equal opportunities employer. We seek to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all employees. We seek to ensure that no employee or prospective employee will receive less favourable treatment on grounds that cannot be justified