Position: Learning Support Assistant
Salary: up to £13.75 per hour
Age Range: 4-18 years, primary and secondary sites
Are you passionate about working with children? Are you looking for a new role?
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Assistant to join the team at a specialist school catering for children aged 4-18 with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties. The majority of the students have needs such as autism, Down syndrome, speech and language difficulties, and some physical disabilities. You will support students throughout their school day, which can involve classroom learning, outside play, sensory room time, time in the hydropool, arrival and pick up with parents, and lunch times.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Support students across both primary and secondary ages, so a flexibility to work with various ages is essential.
* Provide tailored support for students with a range of complex needs.
* Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other staff to create an inclusive learning environment.
* Help manage students’ individual care and emotional needs, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
* Always uphold safeguarding protocols and procedures.
The Ideal Candidate:
* Previous experience working with children or young people with special educational needs (desirable but not essential).
* A compassionate, patient, and proactive approach to supporting students with a range of complex needs.
* Strong behaviour management.
* Flexibility to work across both primary and secondary sites.
* Willingness to engage in activities such as hydrotherapy or using sensory rooms.
* Ability to work well in a team and contribute to a positive, supportive learning environment.
Why Should You Join Us?
* Competitive rate of up to £13.75 per hour.
* The opportunity to work in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
* A supportive and collaborative team.
* Training and development opportunities.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV outlining your recent and relevant experience and one of our team will be in touch!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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