Learning Support Assistant

About the School and the Job for the PMLD LSA role:

Teaching Personnel are looking for a PMLD LSA with experience working with a range of SEN difficulties. If you are looking for work in the Chelmsford area and would like to make a positive difference to student’s lives then we would love to hear from you.

• We are looking for LSA’s to work in a Chelmsford based special provision for students with a range of complex difficulties including PMLD.
• This is initially a years contract but could lead to a permanent role for the right candidate.
• The provision is for further education students who are 17 years and older.

Contract Details for the PMLD LSA role:

• Location – Chelmsford
• Position – PMLD LSA
• Type of work – Supporting students with PMLD
• Start date – Immediately 
• Contract type – Temporary
• Full time/part time – Full time, Monday to Friday, 8.45am - 3.15pm
• Minimum rate of pay – GBP65 per day (GBP10ph)

Experience, Training and Qualifications required for the PMLD LSA role:

• Previous LSA experience is desirable, ideally within the SEN Sector, although this is not essential providing you have the right attitude and desire.
• Experience supporting either children or adults with SLD / PMLD.
• Pro Active in the classroom and a willingness to join in with class activities.
• You should have lots of energy and enthusiasm with a positive attitude towards working with SEN students.
• Comfortable supporting students with personal care

To be eligible for the PMLD LSA role through Teaching Personnel you must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child or child and adult barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs 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

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