Learning Support Assistant

Milk Education are working with a Modern, forward thinking charity with a track record and reputation built over 100 years. We provide a range of educational, residential and medical services to support adults and young people with complex needs, including learning disabilities, epilepsy and autism. Due to the expansion of the School and College, we are recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work with our students as they start their educational journey with us.You must drive for the role as it isn't accesible on transport Supporting our students in timetabled sessions and activities, you will be required to: Support learning and development, Encourage independence and choice, Help to build self-esteem, Raise confidence and explore vocational and employment choices. This role will include positive behaviour management and supporting students with their personal care where necessary. Experience is not essential as full training is given. This is a term time only role. Location: Waford Aderley Edge SK9 7UD Our benefits include: Free DBS and Update Service Paid Training Company sick pay Life Assurance Cover (3 x basic annual salary) Further Education Sponsorship NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification Career Progression A comprehensive health and wellbeing provision including an Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health Service On site gym and swimming pool Staff Referral and Reward Scheme Ideally you will be an individual with a caring and adaptable approach to your work who maintains a positive attitude at all times. Quick to act on your own initiative you will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and be an effective team player. when looking for candidates: We do not need you to have prior experience as full training is given We want you to be happy to work within our values of ambition, courage, integrity, partnership and respect We know that you make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their loved ones