Behaviour Learning Support Assistant
- Special Needs
- East Sussex
- Full Time
Job description
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Are you resilient, compassionate, and ready to make a significant impact on the lives of secondary-aged students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
We are actively seeking individuals who are up for the challenge to support and empower these students in Eastbourne.
Position: SEMH Learning Support Assistant
Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex
Hours: Full-time positions available
As an SEMH Learning Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing support to secondary-aged students with challenging behaviours. If you have a thick skin, a great sense of humour, and the ability to implement authority while remaining compassionate, we want you to become a valuable addition to our school's team of dedicated staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement authority with a compassionate approach to support SEMH pupils
- Provide assistance in a range of subjects and extracurricular activities
- Collaborate with teachers and support staff to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
- Navigate and manage challenging behaviours with resilience and empathy
Requirements:
- Resilience and a great sense of humour
- Ability to implement authority while maintaining a compassionate approach
- Enhanced Child Only DBS registered to the update service or willingness to apply
Benefits:
- Competitive daily rates: £77 to £85 per day
- Opportunity for professional development and training
- Join a supportive and collaborative team
- Make a real difference in the lives of students with SEMH needs
If you are ready to embrace the challenges and rewards of supporting students with SEMH needs, apply today!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. 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’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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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