[ref. e97350424] Learning Support Assistant
Are you a highly reliable and caring person looking to become a Learning Support Assistant? A highly regarded SEN school is looking to add a Learning Support Assistant to their team to work alongside their pupils who have special educational needs.
The role will be full time (Mon-Fri), Term Time only and will be contracted on an ongoing basis with a view to turning permanent for the right candidate.
This School provides a personalised education for children, supporting them with a range of learning difficulties including Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Dyslexia, motor co-ordination difficulties and general learning difficulties.
The role of Learning Support Assistant will involve working on a 1:1 and small group basis with pupils aged between 2-11, to support and provide guidance to encourage their engagement in learning within their classroom environment as well as their personal and social development during socialising periods through break and lunch times.
The ideal candidate for this role will be resilient, caring and nurturing, with a desire to make a positive impact to the education journey for children and young people.
Within the role you are required to:
- Provide calming and nurturing support for learners, encouraging their independence and rewarding progression milestones
- Be resilient, not easily offended and have the skills to de-escalate sometimes challenging situations
- Be committed to supporting the pupils to ensure they have consistency in their daily routine
Skills and attributes:
- Ability to relate well to pupils and young adults with additional needs, experience of working with SEN would be advantageous, personal experience is hugely relevant, but a character fit is most important
- Be able to remain calm under pressure
- Be confident, passionate, and highly motivated
- Be vigilant in identifying safeguarding concerns and following protocol
You must be willing to apply for DBS and have a full reference check.