Learning Support Worker

Vacancies for Learning Support Workers (Teaching Assistants)

Salary details: £20,816.22 to £21,763.22 dependant on experience & qualifications

Job Term: Permanent Appointment following a successful Probationary period

Appointment Type: Full Time and Part Time positions available

Hours: 40 hours per week Term Time (Hours 08:15-16:15)

Additional Benefits: pension, assistance programme and opportunities for training and development

This is a rare opportunity to join our excellent staff team!

We have vacancies for full time permanent Learning Support Workers (LSWs) – part time applications will  be considered!

About us

Alderwasley Hall School and Sixth Form provides exceptional education for day and residential students aged 5 to 20. We transform the lives of young people with High-Functioning ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), Asperger’s Syndrome, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Developmental Language Disorder. We are also highly experienced in meeting associated diagnoses and needs, such as Selective Mutism, anxieties and phobias. Our goal for every one of our students is to be happy and healthy with a sense of belonging and purpose.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an outstanding school 

We can offer you:

• A group of diverse, professional and supportive colleagues
• Quality assured training specific to your individual needs
• The chance to work with our amazing young people who can be challenging at times, but incredibly rewarding at others

The role:-

We are currently seeking individuals who can provide support for students, the teachers, the curriculum and the school. You will need to be able to create a happy, safe and caring environment which enables our students to learn and communicate with confidence.

Criteria:-

We are looking for individuals who are:-

·        Flexible

·        Have Integrity

·        Hard Working

·        Resilient

·        Have a deep desire to educate young people.

Whilst we value experience working with similar young people or within a

school environment, we equally value the character of the applicant as we have the ability to accommodate a wide variety of expertise and experience within our teams.

In return you will receive:-

·        fantastic support

·        incredible career development opportunities

·        an impressive team working approach to education and the priceless reward of knowing that you are making a difference each and every day to the lives of some very unique individuals.  

The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care. We are also committed to safeguarding those in our care – all successful candidates will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to thorough background checks that include online searches.

For more information about the role, please the contact the Recruitment Team on 01629 822586 ext 12103.

This vacancy is open to internal and external candidates across the SENAD Group.

Alderwasley Hall School, Alderwasley, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2SR