School Support Worker; Temporary

Position: School Support Worker (Temporary)
Location: Trafford

Hazel Tree Education are currently supporting a provision for children, young people and adults with learning disabilities and/or autism spectrum conditions and associated behaviours that challenge.

As the Learning Support assistant you will support and encourage children with their school work, helping pupils understand instructions or giving them confidence in their ability to complete a task. This may involve small group work and 1:1 support.

Working hours
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 15.30pm. As an agency, we are able to offer full-time, part-time and flexible working opportunities in local schools.

What we’re looking for:

* A recognised qualification in Teaching and Learning or Childcare OR

* Experience working with children in a formal setting e.g school, residential, sports coaching.

* An interest in supporting children with additional needs.

* A resilient, pro-active nature with a positive, can-do attitude.

Successful candidates must have:

* An Enhanced DBS on the Update service or be willing to purchase one.

* At least two references including most recent/current employer.

* Right to work in the UK.

* A good standard of literacy and numeracy with excellent written and verbal communication.

What Hazel Tree Education can offer you:

* Weekly or monthly pay to suit you.

* Pay to match experience

* Competitive rates of pay - all pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

* Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.

* Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).

* Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations) - we make sure you get the pay and working conditions you’re entitled to.

We, and the settings we work with, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Please be advised that applicants will be subject to online searches as part of our due diligence checks and our ongoing commitment to safeguarding.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

To find out more about Hazel Tree Education and why we’re the first-choice agency for education staff and schools, visit our website or find us on Facebook and Linked In.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm

Contract length: 3 months

Benefits:

* Referral programme

Experience:

* working with children: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

* DBS or the funds to purchase one (preferred)

Work Location:

In person