Learning Support Worker

1 week ago

Wirral, United Kingdom Axcis Education Full time

Job Title: Support Specialist - Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)
Location: Wallasey
, temporary

**Salary**: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Position Overview: As a Support Specialist at a Pupil Referral Unit, you will play a crucial role in providing guidance and support to students exhibiting challenging behaviour. Your unique skills and experiences gained from military service will be valuable in fostering a structured and disciplined environment conducive to the academic and personal development of these students.

**Responsibilities**:
1. Mentorship: Provide mentorship and positive role modelling for students, helping them build resilience and develop essential life skills.
2. Behavioural Support: Implement behaviour management strategies to address challenging behaviours, promoting a positive and safe learning environment.
3. Individualised Support: Work closely with teaching staff to tailor support plans for individual students, addressing their specific needs and challenges.
4. Conflict Resolution: Utilise conflict resolution skills to de-escalate tense situations and promote a calm and productive atmosphere within the PRU.
5. Collaboration: Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, including teachers, social workers, and counsellors, to create a holistic support network for students.

Qualifications:
1. Military Background: Significant experience in the military, with a strong understanding of discipline, leadership, and resilience.
2. Communication Skills: Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to engage with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians.
3. Empathy and Patience: Demonstrated ability to empathise with students and exercise patience in challenging situations.
4. Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.
5. Adaptability: Flexibility and adaptability to respond to the dynamic needs of students and the PRU environment.

This is a full time position. You would be working 8.30am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday. The school caters for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, who cannot remain in mainstream education.

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If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, **don't forget that we offer £150 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.** For more details, contact your local Axcis office.
- This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise._
- Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria._
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- The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment._
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- As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website)._
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- Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions._
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- You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role._
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- Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience._

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**Contact**:Jessica Tierney**
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**Telephone**:0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3029

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