Construction Learning Support Assistant

Exciting opening for an experienced Construction Learning Support Assistant within a growing Alternative Provision.

Dovetail and Slate are supporting a multi-site unique alternative provision provider based across the South West. We are supporting with multiple roles including: 2x Learning Mentors.

The roles are for a new site based in Brislington, environments that require resilient, supportive and compassionate teachers, who are able to reestablish students faith in education.

Salary

• £25,000-£30,000

• Subject to experience and demonstratable skills relevant to role

Interviews to be held ASAP.

To be successful you will hold/be:

• Experience working with in an Alternative Provision Environment
• Construction/Bricklaying/Multiskills/Carpentry/Labouring experience
• Experience working with KS3/4 learners

• At least 1 of the following:
  • ASCN/SLCN Teaching
  • Experience of working with children with challenging behaviour.
  • Experience of working with SEND in either a special or mainstream setting.

• The ideal candidate will possess an understanding of the difficulties encountered by young individuals, familiarity with the SEN code of practice, and a strong grasp of subject pedagogy. Additionally, they should demonstrate a proven track record of enhancing both progress and attainment.
• MUST be a driver (with access to a car)

Person Specification

• Ability to inspire self confidence in young people
• Resilience- ability to handle difficult language/verbal aggression
• Ability to encourage engagement
• Commitment to the provision of high-quality education and pastoral care for all pupils.
• Authentic, transparent, responsible and courageous
• Able to inspire trust and build relationships
• Believes in Inclusive Education and building relationships (holistic approach).
• Adaptable- flexibility to travel to other sites if required (access to a car is desired for this reason)

In this role you will be expected:

• To support mixed age groups, a curriculum which is both stimulating and challenging within a well organised learning environment.
• Regularly have input into ILPs and EHCPs and use these to inform planning.
• Review support plans and use this information to inform future care planning.
• To have a strategic overview of provision for pupils entering the provision, identifying their SEND need and offer the most suitable package.
• To monitor the progress of pupils with SEND and support staff to adapt provision to their changing needs to ensure every pupil can fulfil their potential.

If you are interested in this position, then please apply via the link. Alternatively, you can contact Izzy to discuss the role in further detail on .

If this vacancy is not of interest to you at this time, but you happen to know someone who might be suitable and interested, then please kindly pass these details on to them.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants and clients to share this commitment.

This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.