This Learning Support Assistant post sits at Oak View School, a special school for pupils aged 3 to 19. The work supports teaching and learning for pupils with complex needs, including autism, severe and profound learning difficulties and challenging behaviour. The role is term time only, with varied hours and a shorter Friday, and no prior experience is needed as in-house training is given. Visa sponsorship is not available, and candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.
What the job involves
- Support the teaching and learning of pupils with special educational needs aged 3 to 19
- Support pupils with autism, severe and profound learning difficulties and challenging behaviour
- Take part in training sessions on Mondays and Thursdays during the training period
What’s required
Qualifications
- Relevant qualification at NVQ Level 2 or above
Experience
- Some experience of working with children with a range of special educational needs
Skills & knowledge
- A caring nature
- Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults
- Ability to work as part of a team
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Pre-employment checks, including online searches for shortlisted candidates
Other
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
What’s offered
- Local government pension scheme
- Annual term time wellbeing day
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Training
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
