Learning Support Assistant

Posted 9 April by Prospero Teaching

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Prospero Teaching is seeking Learning Support Assistants to support a join the SEN departments across secondary schools in St Helens.

The SEN department caters for children and young people with complex and a range of needs. The students will need support in engaging with their specialised provision. You will need to be able to foster strong relationships with the students and have a passion for supporting those with special needs.

The ideal candidate:

  • A recent graduate who wants work experience within Special Educational Needs
  • Experience of supporting pupils with SEN on a voluntary or paid basis OR/ experience of supporting those with complex needs in a care setting
  • Strong teamwork ethic
  • Driven, energetic and keen to pursue a career in education and special needs

The role will consist of:

  • Providing tailored support and working with children with SEN and complex needs
  • Personal care is involved
  • Creating a safe environment that allows children and other students have fun, learn and succeed
  • Academic support

Position Details:

  • LOCATION - St Helens
  • POSITION - Teaching Assistant
  • CONTRACT TYPE - Temporary - Permanent
  • MINIMUM DAILY RATE - £85
  • HOURS - Full time Monday - Friday 8.30am -3.30pm
  • START DATE ASAP

To be considered for this role, you will have to register with Prospero Teaching and complete a Child & Adult DBS which is on the update service, unless you already have one.

For more information please email or call .

Required skills

  • KS3
  • KS4
  • support
  • teaching assistant
  • TA
  • Merseyside
  • assistant
  • secondary
  • St Helens
  • Rainhill

Application questions

Do you have experience working with children?
Do you have experience working in a school setting?
Do you have experience working with children with Special Educational Needs?
Are you available to start ASAP?
Do you have an enhanced DBS on the update system or willing obtain one?

Reference: 52443890

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