Learning Support Assistant (full-time) Tameside £416 - £475 per week (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications) Start date: February 2025 The Role and School Highly regarded SEN Schools in Tameside are looking to appoint a passionate Learning Support Assistant to work in a small class of children with special educational needs. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will have a caring and patient manner and will be expected to meet the needs of pupils with Autism and Moderate Learning Difficulties. They offer a supportive and welcoming team and excellent facilities designed to provide pupils with the best possible experience of education. Career progression potential for the right learning support assistant with proven deciation to working with children with special needs. If you are a committed and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a new challenge, please apply now or contact Vision for Education for a confidential discussion. Requirements The requirements for the Learning Support Assistant position are: Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults. Be resilient and able to meet demands of a special school setting. Understands the needs of students with learning difficulties. Be reliable in both attendance and punctuality. What we offer As a Learning Support Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from: Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability). Social and networking events. Pension contributions. CPD to help with your professional development. Access to a dedicated consultant. About us We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. How to apply If you are a Learning Support Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on. All applications are subject to: An Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy. Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained. You must have legal right to work in the UK. You must be willing to attend a registration interview. visionsupport