Learning Support Assistant

3 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Tradewind Recruitment Full time

Have you got experience working with teenagers or young adults?

Tradewind are recruiting for a **Learning Support Assistant, LSA,** for a Further Education setting in south Manchester.

**About the role**:

- Learning Support Assistant in south Manchester.
- Supporting FE students with Social, Emotional or Mental Health needs, SEMH.
- Start ASAP
- Full time and long term, could go permanent for the right person.
- Hours will likely be 9am-3:30pm although there may be some variation.
- Pay up to £13/hr depending on experience.
- You will be required to support students in small groups and on a 1:1 basis.
- You will need to provide nurturing and caring support for the students physical, emotional, behavioural as well as academically.
- Previous experience as a Learning Mentor, Learning Facilitator, Learning Support Assistant, LSA, Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker or Residential Support Worker is required.

**About the school**:

- This is a Further Education college catering for young adults aged 16-19.
- They are a large, diverse, busy and dynamic college.
- Inclusiveness is at the hear of what they do and diversity & equality are celebrated.
- This Learning SUpport Assistant role comes under the Inclusion department.
- Staff promote independence, enthusiasm for learning, confidence and courage in their pupils and this is the basis on which pupils are able to achieve.

**About the pupils**:

- Students are aged 16-19.
- There are students from all walks of life with differing backgrounds etc.
- Several student have Social, Emotional or Mental Health needs, SEMH, and need regular 1:1 support.
- Some pupils come from vulnerable and challenging backgrounds so you will need to be empathetic to this situations and give pupils lots of time and space.

By registering with Tradewind Manchester, you will benefit from:

- An honest and friendly team with a wealth of educational experience
- Consultants that will listen to what you want and support you wherever necessary
- Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent
- More training and development than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 25 to be exact That's 18 more than our next nearest competitor
- A great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a generous reward
- Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
- A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
- Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

To join us and be successful in this Learning Support Assistant role, you will need to:

- Have an enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks.
- Provide a CV with at least 10 years employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained.
- Have the legal right to work in the UK.

A bit more about Tradewind...
- Top rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay, however we will happily accrue this upon request)
- More free CPD courses than any other education recruiter
- Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard status and we're proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer



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