Average Support Assistant salary in Alnwick

Do you want to make a difference and change lives? Are you a proactive, enthusiastic, and driven individual? If so, we want to hear from you today! Prospero Teaching are looking for resilient and experienced Learning Support Assistants to work in one of our inspirational SEN Schools in Alnwick to start after Easter in April 2024. The school has opportunities available across EYFS-Sixth Form, so regardless of your preference or specialism, we have the perfect opportunity for you. The roles available are full-time and long-term. For the right candidates, there is the strong possibility that the role will become permanent if this is your preference. A key part of the role will be to work effectively alongside Class Teachers and other Teaching Assistants to ensure all pupils receive the best possible levels of support that are suited to their individual learning styles and needs. The role will involve supporting pupils with a wide range of SEN and challenging behaviour. Additionally, some pupils may be none-verbal, some may require personal care and others may display resistance to engaging with their learning. As a result, your adaptability, resilience, and relationship-building skills as a practitioner will be key. The school is a brilliantly supportive, inspiring, and enjoyable environment for both students and staff. This is a role that will give you the opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of children every day. This role will involve: Supporting young people with challenging behaviour and SEND on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups.Managing challenging behaviour in a positive and consistent manner.Differentiating learning to suit the needs and learning styles of pupils.Building positive relationships with Class Teachers and other Learning Support Assistants to provide outstanding levels of support to pupils.Having a "hands on" approach to supporting children in their learning, with a willingness to interact with pupils and engage with them. This role requires: An Enhanced DBS (ideally on the Update Service but this is not essential as we can process a new one for you)Ideally a childcare-based qualification although again, this is not essentialAn ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.A resilient, proactive, and positive natureExperience in classrooms supporting students.High levels of enthusiasm, energy and positivity when working with pupils.A genuine passion for helping young people to fulfil their potential and flourish in education.An enthusiastic approach and a willingness to engage with and form positive relationships with pupilsIf you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply for the role promptly as the school are looking for staff to start as soon as possible.

Do you want to make a difference and change lives? Are you a proactive, enthusiastic, and driven individual? If so, we want to hear from you today! Prospero Teaching are looking for resilient and experienced Learning Support Assistants to work in one of our inspirational SEN Schools in Alnwick to start after Easter in April 2024. The school has opportunities available across EYFS-Sixth Form, so regardless of your preference or specialism, we have the perfect opportunity for you. The roles available are full-time and long-term. For the right candidates, there is the strong possibility that the role will become permanent if this is your preference. A key part of the role will be to work effectively alongside Class Teachers and other Teaching Assistants to ensure all pupils receive the best possible levels of support that are suited to their individual learning styles and needs. The role will involve supporting pupils with a wide range of SEN and challenging behaviour. Additionally, some pupils may be none-verbal, some may require personal care and others may display resistance to engaging with their learning. As a result, your adaptability, resilience, and relationship-building skills as a practitioner will be key. The school is a brilliantly supportive, inspiring, and enjoyable environment for both students and staff. This is a role that will give you the opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of children every day. This role will involve: Supporting young people with challenging behaviour and SEND on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups.Managing challenging behaviour in a positive and consistent manner.Differentiating learning to suit the needs and learning styles of pupils.Building positive relationships with Class Teachers and other Learning Support Assistants to provide outstanding levels of support to pupils.Having a "hands on" approach to supporting children in their learning, with a willingness to interact with pupils and engage with them. This role requires: An Enhanced DBS (ideally on the Update Service but this is not essential as we can process a new one for you)Ideally a childcare-based qualification although again, this is not essentialAn ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.A resilient, proactive, and positive natureExperience in classrooms supporting students.High levels of enthusiasm, energy and positivity when working with pupils.A genuine passion for helping young people to fulfil their potential and flourish in education.An enthusiastic approach and a willingness to engage with and form positive relationships with pupils. If you are interested and would like to be considered, please apply promptly as the School are looking for successful candidates to start as soon as possible!

Protective Care Group was established to provide bespoke and tailor-made support for young people with severe, complex needs, particularly those exhibiting challenging behaviour.We specialise in providing a level of support that local authorities are often unable to and are looking for kind, caring and experienced Support Workers to play an integral part in the delivery of this. At PCG, the complex care we provide is based up on a kind and person-centred approach, tailored to each young person individually. To ensure consistency, our shift patterns revolve around rolling 4 shifts on and 4 shifts off. These include a combination of 12-hour day and night shifts, of which the day shifts are occasionally followed by sleeping nights, for which you are awarded an enhanced shift allowance. Rotas are designed to meet the needs of our young people, so we all apply a flexible approach to ensure we can provide the very best care possible. Things for you to consider before applying: Although we advertise our roles in specific areas, you could be asked to work anywhere in the North East. Due to this, you must be comfortable with travelling and working away from home.A full UK manual driving license is required for all our Support Workers. We're looking for individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others. The successful candidate will have: Requirements A Level 3 qualification in Child and Residential care (or a suitable alternative)A minimum of 12 months employed experience working with vulnerable young people.The ability to remain calm and non judgemental whilst working with behaviours and needs such as absconding, self harm, sexualised behaviour, attachment disorder, trauma and criminalisation.Sound knowledge of safeguarding policies.Understanding of CQC and OFSTED regulations and their importance.A full UK manual driving license and are happy and comfortable travelling for work.A genuine passion for delivering the highest standard of care to vulnerable individuals.Full right to work in the UK. Benefits Up to £7,300 annual shift allowance (paid monthly, pro rata) - this rises considerably with the addition of sleeping night shiftsCompany pension scheme to which you can increase contributions and transfer other pensionsPersonalised onboarding support; we'll stick with you all the way as you join us2 weeks' induction and training followed by clear on-the-job inductionsOn-line training and annual refresher trainingPaid level 3 and level 5 diplomas to help you advance your careerPaid holiday allowanceLong service enhanced holiday allowanceWe'll honour unpaid leave for you if you run out of holiday allowancePaid compassionate leaveActive and generous refer a friend bonus schemeHave your birthday offCompany sick payPaid Maternity and Paternity leaveEmployee Assistance Programme - for work and personal supportInternal confidential Welfare & Wellbeing supportVoucher reward scheme for improvement suggestions that we action