Learning Support Worker
Job description
Learning Support Worker
We are recruiting a dedicated Learning Support Worker to join a forward-thinking specialist provision in Yeovil. This full-time opportunity is available immediately and offers the chance to make a lasting impact on young people’s lives. The setting supports students aged 10 to 18 with autism, communication and interaction needs, cognition and learning difficulties, sensory processing differences and SEMH profiles. Many pupils have personalised learning programmes and benefit from a creative, therapeutic and highly individualised approach. The school is known for its strong ethos, inclusive values and supportive staff culture, with learning delivered across unique and engaging environments.
The Role
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Support students on personalised learning programmes
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Promote social, emotional and academic development
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Assist with literacy, numeracy and curriculum-based activities
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Help manage behaviour positively and consistently
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Contribute to record keeping and progress monitoring
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Work collaboratively with teachers, families and external professionals
What We’re Looking For
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Experience working with young people, ideally those with SEN
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Confident supporting communication and interaction needs
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Patient, resilient and enthusiastic approach
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Strong teamwork and safeguarding awareness
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Ability to work independently and across different learning bases
Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?
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Competitive weekly pay
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Access to specialist CPD and SEND training
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Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
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Pension contributions
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Referral and wellbeing benefits
If you are passionate about helping young people with complex needs achieve their potential, apply today to begin your journey in this rewarding role.
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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