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SEN Learning Support Assistant (Complex Needs), Weymouth
Client: Fresh Start in Education
Location: Weymouth, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 711ac3fea0bb
Job Views: 5
Posted: 16.02.2025
Expiry Date: 02.04.2025
Job Description:
Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable young people with complex needs and behaviours, empowering them to overcome barriers to learning?
Fresh Start in Education are looking for experienced and person-centred SEN Learning Support Assistants, with a background in complex needs, to work with a non-verbal teenage young man with autism and learning, communication and sensory needs.
Based in Weymouth, Dorset, this role involves planning and delivering learning and engagement activities at early years levels, as well as providing communication, emotional and behavioural support. Knowledge of PECS or Makaton is desirable. You will be working alongside other professionals who will provide different aspects of care.
The placements
* Working with your student on a 1:1 basis in their residential home, alongside support staff
* Each 15 hour placement involves planning and delivering a 3 hour session, 5 days per week, during term-times only
* 2 placements with students available – possibility of one person taking on both (6 hours per day, 5 days a week)
* Bank Staff worker – providing provisions as and when they arise, paid via PAYE
What you need to apply
* Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience working with vulnerable children or young people with additional needs (SEN, SEMH needs and other barriers to learning)
* Experience delivering or supporting numeracy, literacy and communication skills in creative, practical and engaging ways
* Knowledge of PECS or Makaton is desirable
* A commitment to keeping children and young people safe and a practical and up to date knowledge of safeguarding
The benefits
* Competitive hourly rate of £25 to £35 per hour
* Subsidised travel costs and £15 per day for resources
* Free wellbeing and counselling service, pension option & store discounts
* Work for a nationally recognised provider of specialist academic, social and emotional support for vulnerable young children and adults
We are the go-to provider of alternative education in the UK. As an independent company with over a decade of experience supporting some of the most vulnerable children, young people and young adults throughout the UK, we facilitate life-changing work in our student’s lives, their families and surrounding communities.
The dedication and compassion of our staff continue to make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve, helping to shape brighter futures for generations to come. But we can’t do it without you. To find out more about how you can make a difference in the lives of our students call 020 3409 6410. We would love to speak with you.
Due to the nature of the work and our commitment to safeguarding our students, you will be required to undergo thorough background checks including ID, Right to Work and employment checks and will also require an enhanced DBS.
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