Job Description:

As a Learning Support Worker, you will support students (5-19yo or 19-25yo) across their residential and educational setting. You must be passionate about making a genuine difference to the young people our school support, putting them at the heart of everything you do.

Day-to-day, your role will include…

· Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team who share a common goal; to achieve the best for our schools’ students.

· Enabling students to access learning, using needs-specific, personalised approaches, both with 1:1 and group learning activities.

· Encouraging independence among the young people you support.

· Contributing to individual student records and reports, in consultation with the class Teacher and specialist staff.

· Supporting students at home (onsite), attending, and contributing to classroom, curriculum, staff, and other vital meetings.

· Completing administration work

· Promoting high standards of hygiene and welfare for students at home and in class

Person Specification:

Experience is not essential we are seeking people who share the same great qualities as existing Learning Support Workers. Some of those things include:

· Are you passionate about supporting children (5-19yo)?

· Will you strive for the best possible outcomes for the people you are supporting?

· Are you creative with new ideas to stimulate students?

· Can you be adaptable to changing priorities and working flexibly?

· Can you demonstrate good initiative in dealing with challenging situations?

· Are you an engaging communicator, both verbally and in writing?

· Are you always looking for development opportunities to enhance your own ability?

If this sounds like you then we would love to discuss your next career move with you

About The School:

The school we are working with are a non-maintained residential special school (rated Ofsted Good) for students aged 5–19-year-olds. They are an innovative and creative school for children with SEND, and a large percentage of their cohort have Epilepsy, autism, and severe learning difficulties, along with communication difficulties.

What Heart Teaching can offer:

• Excellent hourly rates of PAY – £13 – £14
• Weekly pay by our in-house payroll team
• FREE ongoing continued professional development (CPD) training
• £250 refer a friend scheme
• Pension contributions (subject to qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

At Heart Teaching, we are unwavering in our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. To ensure their safety, we undertake rigorous safeguarding checks for all staff, implement a robust recruitment process, provide ongoing training, encourage vigilant reporting, maintain comprehensive policies and procedures, and continuously review and improve our practices. As an educational recruitment agency, we recognize our responsibility in safeguarding the children we serve, and we prioritize their protection above all else.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

Please be aware that it is strictly prohibited to apply for any role that involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are currently barred from engaging in such activity. This is a serious offense and can have legal consequences. We prioritize the safety and well-being of children, and as such, we are committed to conducting thorough background checks and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you are aware that you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, we urge you to refrain from applying for these positions. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in creating a safe environment for children.