- Learning Support Assistant
- Complex Needs
- Term time only
- Monday - Friday 8.30- -3.30pm
We are currently recruiting for Learning Support Assistants for a specialist setting in Leeds that caters for children and young people aged 2-19. The young people in school have a wide range of SEND needs including Autism, MLD/ SLD and PMLD and SEMH difficulties
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the learning of students with a diverse range of special educational and learning needs. You will also assist the teaching staff in helping pupils develop independence, actively engage in the curriculum, and fully participate in the broader school community.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting students and providing a safe, friendly, and stimulating environment to learn
- Provide individualized support to students with Autism, SLD/PMLD, and SEMH needs, both in the classroom and during activities
- Adapting support styles working with different vulnerable young people
- Understand and implement individual Educational Health Care Plans (EHCPs) and Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) as outlined for each student
- Promote a positive and inclusive environment that encourages social interaction and emotional well-being
Due to the nature of our roles, candidates must be a UK Resident residing within the local area. Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working with children or young people with SEND and other complex learning and physical needs.
- Appropriate academic qualifications, at a minimum of GCSE level, or professional qualifications equivalent to NVQ Level 2, or demonstrate competency through relevant experience in a similar position.
- Relevant experience in a similar setting
- Effective interpersonal skills are essential, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic team.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Provide Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all supply staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, we will undertake the necessary checks to complete your registration with us, inclusive of a video interview, current references, safeguarding course, and DBS check.