Learning Support Assistant

Reference: 7979

Location

Cardiff, South Glamorgan, United Kingdom

Salary

£14.5 - Per Hour

Contract Type

Temporary

Vetro Education are seeking to recruit experienced and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to work in a Further Education College in Cardiff. The College supports learners between the ages of 14 and 16 and as a result Vetro Education are looking for Learning Support Assistants in or around Cardiff who are experienced in these roles.

The College is set up to assist 14 to 16 year olds who have trouble engaging in a mainstream school environment. As well as core subjects, Maths, Science and English the learners take part in vocational subjects, Automotive, Hair and Beauty, Catering, Public Services etc. A number of the learners struggle with social and emotional mental health issues and/or challenging behaviour. Many also have engagement issues when taking part in core subjects.

Overview:

Title: Learning Support Assistant
Pay: £14.50 to £15.50 per hour
Location: Cardiff
Hours: Long Term roles - 9am-3pm Monday to Friday

Benefits for a Learning Support Assistant

Weekly pay, and no payroll charges
Support from an approved Welsh Government Framework Supplier for Wales
Flexible working hours to suit your needs
Variety of work in all education sectors
Vetro Mobile Booking App for managing your working rota
Support from an education-led consultant
Free training
Agency worker of the month competition
Entry into our Golden Ticket draw to win £500 every quarter
24-hour registration - register from the comfort of your own home
Holiday pay- paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot
Vetro contributed pension

The role: What you’ll be doing as a Learning Support Assistant

Supporting and supervising both core and vocational subjects
Assisting learners stay on task and understand lessons
Work in partnership with other members of Teaching/Support staff
Working with learners in small groups/ and or working 1:1 with learners with additional needs
Support the class tutor in the delivery of the lessons
Assist learners at break time and lunch time where needed
Engage learners in the classroom and out of classroom activities
Work in accordance to the College’s behaviour management policies

The candidate: What you’ll need to be successful as a Learning Support Assistant

At least 3 months experience of working with learners in School or College settings - experience within an ALN setting would be beneficial
Registration with the EWC (the Education Workforce Council) - we can help you with this
References covering the last two years (no gaps)
Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one
The right to work in the UK

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Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.

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