Learning Support Assistant
START DATE: ASAP
JOB TITLE / ROLE: Learning Support Assistant
SECTOR: Education
LOCATION: South Croydon, Surrey
SALARY: £12 - £15 per hour
DETAILS:
A large special educational needs college based in South Croydon, which caters for students aged between 16 to 25 years old with Autism, SLD and Complex Needs are looking for enthusiastic and resilient learning support assistants to join them ASAP. The successful learning support assistant will be required to provide general classroom support and may also be asked to work on a one to one basis or in small groups.
You will need:
* To be committed to providing support to learners with a range of needs, be flexible in your approach and be able to work as part of a team
* Excellent communication skills, along with patience and enthusiasm
* Previous experience with SEND is a requirement
* Understanding and experience using Makaton, PECs and sensory approaches are advantageous but not essential
This is a long term role to start ASAP and will continue until the end of the next academic year (July 2023).
About the role:
The purpose of this role is to help students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities to participate fully in the college experience and to achieve their learning goals. The post holder will be expected to work within the framework of detailed learning and assessment plans drawn up and monitored by lecturers. The post will also involve supervising students and assisting with the preparation of learning resources and practical equipment and facilities, under the direction of lecturers or tutors.
About the college:
* All through SEND support for students aged 14+
* Warm friendly and supportive staff
* Ongoing training provided
* Well-resourced college with state-of-the-art facilities
If you are interested, then please click on the apply button. You can also contact Amie Day on 0207 419 8973
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.