Care Support Assistant - Special Needs

Academics Ltd; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Sittingbourne is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support children with complex learning needs and challenging behaviours. You will work 1:1 and in small groups, preparing resources and delivering tailored support under a teacher's guidance.

Excellent on-site training and CPD are provided. You must have the right to work in the UK. Salary will be determined by qualifications and experience according to the client's pay policy.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare resources for teaching and learning activities.
• Ability to plan learning activities to suit student ability with support from a teacher.
• Personal and medical care including feeding and manual handling where necessary.
• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students.
• Able to develop knowledge and experience to deliver appropriate support.
• Able to encourage the development of social skills and support students' individual needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to provide behaviour and pastoral support.
• Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD.
• Ensure safeguarding of students.

Responsibilities

• Support children with complex learning needs in 1:1 and small group settings.
• Prepare resources for teaching and learning activities and deliver tailored support under supervision.
• Assist with personal and medical care including feeding and manual handling where necessary.
• Contribute to safeguarding and pastoral support and maintain professional boundaries.
• Attend staff meetings and engage in CPD to develop practice.

Skills

Resource preparation

Lesson planning

Personal care

Manual handling

One-to-one support

Social skills support

Communication skills

Behaviour support

CPD

Safeguarding

Job description

CARE SUPPORT ASSISTANT - SPECIAL NEEDS

Sittingbourne: Care Assistant - Learning Support Assistant - Complex Needs - Personal Care

We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support children with complex learning needs and associated challenging behaviours. This is an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door and gain relevant experience through working closely with vulnerable children and specialist therapy teams to expand your knowledge and skillset.

It is vital that you are sincere about your objectives and know why you want to work in this sector, providing the best possible outcomes for students who have complex learning needs.

Personal Qualities

• Passionate about helping children to achieve their full potential
• Able to build confidence and motivation
• Able to build robust and effective relationships with students
• Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener

Professional Skills & Requirements

• Ability to prepare resources for teaching and learning activities
• Ability to plan learning activities to suit student ability with support from a teacher
• Personal and medical care including feeding and manual handling where necessary
• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
• Able to develop knowledge and experience to deliver appropriate support
• Able to encourage the development of social skills and support students' individual needs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to provide behaviour and pastoral support
• Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD
• Ensure safeguarding of students

5 days a week (Mon-Fri)
per day
No previous experience is required
Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided
You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.