Learning Support Assistant
Job description
Learning Support Assistant (SEND)
Are you a compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic individual with a passion for supporting children with additional needs? Do you have excellent communication skills, patience, and a nurturing approach that helps young people thrive? Are you a positive team player who is committed to helping every student achieve their full potential in a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment?
If so, we'd love to hear from you.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming and committed team, working closely with the SENDCO and Assistant SENDCO to provide high-quality support for students with additional needs. You'll receive ongoing guidance, training, and professional development opportunities, allowing you to make a real difference to the lives of young people.
The Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:
- Provide dedicated 1:1 support for students with additional needs, helping them to access learning and achieve their individual goals.
- Support students' social, emotional, and personal development, ensuring they feel valued, safe, and included.
- Deliver and support learning activities as part of the wider teaching plan, adapting approaches where necessary to meet individual needs.
- Assist with moving and handling duties for designated students where required.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, parents, and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for students.
- Play an active role in all aspects of school life, contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Is caring, patient, and passionate about supporting children and young people.
- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Takes a proactive and solution-focused approach to their work.
- Maintains a positive attitude and thrives as part of a team.
- Is committed to delivering the highest standard of support for students with additional needs.
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
- Dedicated support from your own specialist consultant throughout your placement.
- Ongoing guidance and assistance whenever you need it.
- Access to professional development and training opportunities.
- The chance to gain valuable experience within a supportive school environment and make a genuine impact on students' lives.
Apply Today
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help make a difference to young people's educational journeys, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV. We aim to contact suitable applicants within two working days.
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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