Learning Support Assistant

Are you looking for an exciting role supporting young people?

Teaching Personnel are working closely with an excellent all-boys SEMH School located in Horsham that cater for individuals with SEMH needs (Social, emotional and mental health. Pupils may have experience child trauma, PTSD and as a result have struggled in mainstream education due to anxiety, behavioural needs and low-self-esteem.

The school pride themselves on their excellent School grounds and state-of-the-art facilities which provides pupils amazing resources to support their needs and develop a passion for education.

We are currently seeking Full-time Learning Support Assistants to support secondary aged pupils (11-16) in a range lessons and activities, helping them thrive academically and socially.

What we’re looking for;

We require individuals who are nurturing, resilient and have excellent interpersonal skills. While academic support is a huge part of the role, being able to form meaningful professional relationships with pupils is essential to being successful.
The role can present various challenges as education can be hard to navigate for secondary pupils with SEMH needs. You will be able to manage challenging behaviour and de-escalate situations as they arise, always approaching situations calmly and with an awareness of obstacles pupils may be navigating.

While direct experience supporting young people with special needs is highly advantageous, we welcome individuals with transferrable skills from roles such as;

• Sports coaching
• Care/support work
• Activity instructors
• Nursery Support
• Psychology Graduates

Or similar!

We can offer you;

• An excellent starting salary of £24,944 per annum which includes full pay over half terms, bank holidays and the summer (after 14-week probationary period)
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• A designated consultant to guide you through the vetting process and give you continuous support through your probationary period
• A meaningful career which provides excellent job satisfaction and plenty of time off for travelling, seeing friends and family and to recharge

If you would like more information, please apply now with your up-to-date CV and we will be in touch!

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.
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