Learning Support Assistant (SEN)
- Special Needs
- East Sussex
- Full Time
Job description
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Do you thrive working in people-focused roles?
We are currently working with excellent SEN Schools across East Sussex who require full-time and part-time learning support assistants to help students with autism, severe learning difficulties, mental health and challenging behaviour thrive in education.
Our Schools are looking out for individuals who display excellent interpersonal and communication skills; individuals who thrive in busy environments and strive to help improve the lives of others with complex learning difficulties or mental health needs.
As an LSA, you will play a pivotal role in building pupils’ self-esteem and confidence, on a 1:1 and small group basis you will help pupils engage in a range of lessons and activities while helping them discover their ambitions and passions.
We can offer you;
• Connections to reputable Schools across East Sussex
• Full-time/Permanent and part time work opportunities
• Competitive daily rates; £89.93 - £95 per day
• A friendly Consultant to help you find your perfect role
• Access to free and paid development courses to help take your career to the next level
All you need is;
• Experience working with children or anyone with SEN/Disabilities (Preferred)
• Located in East Sussex; Eastbourne, Seaford, Hailsham, Crowborough, Lewes
• Availability Monday to Friday
• Enhanced Child Only DBS or willing to apply
• Resilience, confidence and a great attitude
For more info, apply now.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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