Learning Support Assistant

Hi are you looking for a new opportunity to support children with special needs or learning disabilities? If so we have an exciting opportunity for a fast growing company with a long history of providing top tier educational support. We are looking for people with qualifications or previous experience supporting children that would be available Monday to Friday in Bolton. This is a rewarding opportunity to watch the children you support grow and develop with you help. The ideal candidate would be passionate about working with children and be experienced in supporting children with challenging behaviour or special needs. Benefits Can lead to a permanent role Holiday pay earned per hour Flexible days (Ideally Monday to Friday but support is needed ASAP so set days would work too) Free DBS OBJECTIVES OF ROLE To provide support to classrooms ensuring the best education is delivered To work as part of a dedicated team to ensure high quality standards are met To maintain the safety and well being of children, colleagues, and guests of the school. To give individuals the best support and ensure they feel safe and secure in there environment.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Deal with safeguarding issues in a timely manner, ensuring appropriate action is taken place in line with company procedures Reporting any concerns around the children's welfare in line with company procedures Dealing with emergency situations in an effective manner, contacting the emergency services, seeking necessary support, following protocol Support the classroom teacher in managing the classroom to ensure the receive the best education.CRITERIA Experience or qualification's in a similar setting Experience and awareness of safeguarding Comfortable with basic tasks such as tidying/cleaning To be able to provide 2 years reference history Overseas police check if you have been in the country for less than 5 years AGENCY Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age