Learning support assistant

Learning Support Assistant – PRU Setting (Rochdale)

Contract:

Full-time | Monday–Friday, 8:00am–3:30pm Pay:
From £13.50 per hour (dependent on experience)

Axcis Education is currently recruiting for a learning support assistant to work within a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Rochdale. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people who require additional guidance and structure to thrive in education. We are looking for a confident, calm and resilient individual who has proven experience working with challenging behaviour and is passionate about making a positive difference in young people’s lives.

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour (essential)
• Experience with in a PRU, alternative provision, or SEND setting (desirable)
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Ability to use initiative and respond effectively to dynamic situations
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Child and Adult DBS registered on the Update Service (essential)
• Available to start immediately

• Supporting students on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Assisting with behaviour regulation and engagement in learning
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff and senior leadership
• Promoting a safe, supportive and structured learning environment

At Axcis, we specialise in SEND recruitment and are passionate about supporting staff transitioning from mainstream into specialist settings. We offer a range of high-quality training designed to build your confidence and skills, including:

• Autism Awareness
• Moving and Handling
• Non-verbal Communication
• Team Teach (delivered by our accredited in-house Team Teach trainers)

Our training and ongoing support will help you successfully move from mainstream education into SEND with confidence.

If you are resilient, compassionate, and ready to make a meaningful impact in a PRU setting, we would love to hear from you.

Don’t forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jessica Tierney on  | Ext: 3029.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up-to-date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Jessica Tierney
Telephone:  | Ext: 3029