Learning Support Assistant (Full-Time) to support pupils with complex needs
Location: Canterbury
Pay Rate: 88 - 90 per day
Are you passionate about supporting students to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential? We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our team at a school in Canterbury.
About Us:
* Complex needs - ASD and Asperger's 4 to 19 years old - mixed gender
* Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties.
* Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
* Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
This role may require personal care so you will need to be happy to provide this.
The Role: As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:
* Provide tailored support to students with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).
* Build positive relationships with students to encourage engagement and personal growth.
* Support students in managing their behaviour and understanding its impact.
* Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other agencies to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
* Facilitate the delivery of highly personalised programmes to address individual needs.
What We're Looking For:
* A compassionate and adaptable individual with a genuine interest in supporting young people.
* Previous experience in education, care, or working with students with additional needs (preferred but not essential).
* Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach.
* Patience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Why Join Us?
* Competitive daily rate of 88 - 90.
* Be part of a close-knit team passionate about making a difference.
* Work in a school that values a calm, focused, and supportive environment.
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Requirements:
* Willingness to travel up to an hour to work.
* Legal right to work in the UK.
* Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs, particularly PMLD, is advantageous.
* Ability to provide personal care support, including toileting and feeding, as needed.
* Strong communication skills, patience, flexibility, and a positive approach.
* Willingness to undergo necessary background checks and obtain clearances.
* Hold, or be willing to apply for, an enhanced DBS (child workforce) on the update service.
If you're ready to help students overcome challenges and build a brighter future, we'd love to hear from you. Send your CV and a cover letter to apply today!
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