Learning Support Assistant required to provide 1-2-1 support for Key Stage 3 & 4 students who have faced significant barriers to education. We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant who has experience working with young people who have displayed challenging behaviours. This role involves acting as a 1-2-1 mentor for a student who has been excluded from mainstream education. As a Learning Support Assistant you will be responsible for providing social, academic and behavioural support, in order to help the student reengage with education.

This busy Alternative Provision setting supports students who have demonstrated challenging behaviours and who require additional mentoring and academic support. The staff are committed to making a difference, and are encouraged to think outside of the box.
Job role:

• Supporting children with Challenging Behaviours on a 1-2-1 or small group basis
• Making learning fun and engaging for children
• Working with the class teacher to ensure that every child’s needs are met
• Supporting on school trips and in extracurricular activities
• Bringing a smile every day

You must:

• Have experience working with Challenging Behaviours or SEMH
• Be committed and dedicated to making a difference
• Have an abundance of patience and empathy
• Have a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
• Be able to work on a fulltime basis 08:30 – 15:30, Monday to Friday

For more information about the role please apply now or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.