Learning Support Assistant - KS3/4 - 0.8

Job role

• Teaching assistant
• Learning support or cover supervisor
• Other support role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern

Part time: 4 days - 29.5 hours per week, 8:30am-16:30pm Mon, Wed, Thurs. 8:30am-16:00pm Fri (30 minutes flexible working at the start and end of the day)

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£26,427 - £28,153 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking someone who is patient, adaptable and genuinely passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND.

You will ideally have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with autism and additional needs
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A calm, nurturing and positive approach
• Good behaviour management skills with a relational focus
• An understanding of inclusive and personalised learning approaches
• Good organisation and time management skills
• GCSEs (or equivalent Level 2 qualifications) including English and Maths

Desirable criteria:

• A Level 3 or SEND-related qualification
• Experience supporting pupils working below age-related expectations
• Experience working with vulnerable or at-risk children
• Experience supporting intimate care
• Knowledge of partnership or community working

What the school offers its staff

Why join SGS Pegasus?

At Pegasus, you’ll become part of a warm, skilled and forward-thinking team that is deeply committed to helping young people flourish.

We offer:

• A genuinely inclusive and specialist setting
• Comprehensive induction and support
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
• The chance to work alongside experienced SEND professionals
• A warm and collaborative team culture
• Meaningful work where you can see the impact you make every day
• Our students are curious, resilient and full of potential. We are proud to create an environment where individuality is celebrated and every achievement matters.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to health and wellbeing support services

Our students are at the heart of everything we do. They are curious, resilient and full of potential, and we are proud to provide a learning environment where individuality is celebrated and diversity is valued.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.Visas cannot be sponsored.If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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