Learning Support Assistant

The Birtenshaw Group is looking to recruit a number of dedicated and enthusiastic, Teaching Assistants / Learning Support Assistants to support the teachers in creating a learning environment that stimulates and encourages the best possible progress and the highest possible attainment for all pupils. - Commitment to non-judgemental working with children - Acknowledgment of the potential for personal growth/change in every individual - Commitment to the promotion of the culturally and ethnically diverse ethos of Birtenshaw - Direct work with children/young people with a severe/profound learning difficulty in an educational setting (Not Essential) - Direct work with children/young people with an Autistic Spectrum Condition in an educational setting (Not Essential) - Planning lessons and activities to meet identified learning objectives (Not Essential)

The Birtenshaw staff team is highly committed and dedicated to transforming the lives of disabled people. You will be working with colleagues who are resilient, energetic, caring and who enjoy their roles. There are clear career opportunities for advancement within a growing organisation which puts the service users at the heart of all we do. In addition you can expect:

• Competitive pay scale with opportunities for additional overtime
• Pay increase on completion of relevant qualification or if already have a relevant qualification upon completion of probationary period
• Additional payments for additional responsibilities up to £1650 per annum
• Staff Recognition Schemes - employee of the month, refer a friend, long service plus nominations for national awards
• Staff Council - a forum in which staff from all sections of the organisation can suggest and initiate change
• Salary Protection Scheme in the event of longer-term absence from work due to illness or injury (contracted staff)
• Employee Assistance Programme - access to a 24-hour advice line offering support on a range of life and work, money and family issues and 24 hour medical support including online GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support and counselling (contracted staff)
• Discount schemes for local and national shops and services
• Free Enhanced DBS check
• BPTAA - Birtenshaw school Bolton has been awarded the 'Best Practice with Teaching Assistants' award.
Commitment to safeguarding