About:
VAL's Community are an inclusive, supportive and rewarding organisation who provide care and education for children and young people with Learning Disabilities and associated health and social conditions.
We are the only trauma recovery-based Learning Disability provider in the UK for children and young people.
Our SAFETY values underpin both what we believe and how we behave, creating a pathway for children and young people to excel:
- SAFEGUARDING - at the heart of everything we do
- ACCEPTANCE - we have a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination
- FOCUS - our values and ethos compliment the highly regulated industry we work in
- EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE - we work together to build emotional resilience
- TEAMWORK - our values and ethos support good teamwork
- YOUNG PEOPLE - we build on skills that will nurture our young people to achieve good outcomes
Please visit our website www.valscommunity.co.uk to learn more!
Overall Objective:
To provide education and organisational support to teachers, guide students during structured and non-structured sessions and assist each student to achieve their full potential. Offer personal care to students, in a respectful manner. The Learning Support Assistant will work according to the values and beliefs of the school, including policies on equality of opportunity and the involvement of people who use services.
Qualifications & Training: NVQ Level 3 in Supporting, Teaching and Learning Desirable, but not essential.
Working hours: 37.5hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Please note all job offers are subject to safer recruitment checks, DBS clearance and medical clearance. Please ensure any relevant health conditions that may affect your ability to safely undertake your role are declared at Application Form and Interview stage.
Must be over 21 years old
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £23,049.28-£24,530.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you able to travel to and from the place of work without disruption to your working or contracted hours?
- Do you require any reasonable adjustments to be able to conduct the role you are applying for? Please speak to our recruitment Team if so.
- Are you over 21 years old?
- All of our staff will be trained in physical intervention. As a last resort, we have to use physical blocks and restraints. Please confirm that you are willing to undertake this aspect of the role.
- Do you currently require, or will you in the future require, visa sponsorship to work in the UK?
Experience:
- Working with children: 1 year (preferred)
- SEN: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
