Learning Support - SEN
Job description
Learning Support Assistant with a SEN Focus
Location: Portsmouth
Pay: up to £14.30 per hour – Term Time Only
Hours: Full Time
Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work within Primary and Secondary special schools supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs. Pupils are vulnerable and can have a range of needs, to include supporting pupils with emotional regulation, Autism, global delay, sensory and communication needs, and physical needs.
The Role:
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Work on a one-to-one and small group basis with pupils who have SEND needs.
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Support pupils with learning through tailored learning programmes to aid their personal development.
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Assist with adapting learning to meet individual needs, and supporting the implementation of development strategies.
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Collaborate closely with teachers and pastoral staff to provide a safe and supportive environment.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young adults with additional needs.
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Ability to drive is highly desirable.
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Must have a clear Child Workforce DBS certificate or be willing to apply for one.
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Availability between 8:30–15:30.
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Passion, patience, and high resilience when working with young people.
Benefits
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Competitive hourly pay at £14.30 (term-time only).
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Full training and ongoing support provided by Teaching Personnel.
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Rewarding role making a real difference to students’ lives.
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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