Aspiring Teacher Learning Support Assistant

Here at Blue Skies Education we are working in partnership with a prmary school trust in Enfield faciltating education in a mainstream setting which includes children with SEND profiles. These children present behaviours profiless that can be challenging and they need additional support and care in their school life in a masintream setting so they can flourish in an inclusive learning environment. Often the children will have a background of trauma, adverse childhood experiences and/or be neuro-divergent eg: ADHD, ASC. We are looking for graduates who have an interest to maybe become a teacher and owul dlike some hands on experience to understand the role and gain experience. You will become a mentor for these children, supporting and inspiring them each day. It's a truly unique opportunity to change the lives of the children you work with and help guide them through some of the most challenging phases in their young lives. Ideally you will be a graduate as this opportunity offers significant experience for a graduate to build their portfolio for future training in education, teaching and psychology/psychotherapy fields. This position will begin via Blue Skies Education as an agency worker but will present the opportunity for a permanent contract directly with the school if the temporary period is a success for you, the school and the students. If you are compassionate, confident, inspiring, a skilled communicator with a genuine interest to make a difference for children (who really need it!) that will supersede a lack of direct experience in a similar role. Please call us for a detailed conversation and we can discuss how this role ties in with your future career goals; it will undoubtedly suit aspiring teachers, psychologists, art psychotherapists, speech and language therapists etc. Some more info:

1. Hours: 32-35hrs per week, day shifts over Mon to Fri
2. Start Date: ASAP
3. End Date: Indefinite, could become permanent
4. Location: Enfield
5. Pay: £14-£16 per hour (PAYE)

You will need:

• A valid DBS or be willing to apply for one (£63)
• Proof of right to work
• References
• Degree (as outlined above)
• UK Residency

In return we offer a huge opportunity of a permanent contract, signifiant experience to build your CV/portfolio and a highly rewarding job in education. We look forward to receivng your application. For further information on this teaching assistant/learning support vacancy please apply via this advert and a member of Blue Skies Education will be in touch thereafter. Please be advised that this teaching assistant/learning support role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that the successful applicant must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. The job vacancy may be closed earlier than the closing date if we secure a suitable candidate so please apply ASAP to avoid any potential disappointment. We look forward to receiving your application