Child Care Worker - SEND TA

TimePlan Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education provider in Havering is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support children with special educational needs. The role involves one-on-one support for pupils, and applicants should have experience working in care or educational settings. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills and be available for at least 1-6 months. Competitive pay rates and professional support are offered in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant with experience

Competitive rates of pay

Term Time only

Remote registration

School hours from 8.30am - 3.45pm

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs preferred but not essential.
• Must have basic knowledge of supporting children with learning care needs.
• Available 5 days a week and able to commit to at least 1-6 months.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis with their learning development.
• Assist with personal care as needed.
• Complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations.

Skills

Experience supporting children or young adults

Excellent interpersonal skills

Willingness to assist with personal care

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - SEND Education

SEND School

Based in Havering

Full-time

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant who is dedicated and passionate about supporting children with special educational needs. The school, based in Havering, caters for children and young adults from 5 to 18 years old with varied needs, such as PMLD, Severe Learning Difficulties and Complex Needs.

Your role as a Learning Support Assistant will be to support the pupils on a 1:1 basis with their learning development and care needs while at school. Experience working with children with special educational needs is preferred but not essential. Experience working within a school-based or care-based environment is critical, as you must have basic knowledge and understanding of supporting children with learning care needs such as personal care.

Job Responsibilities

• Experience supporting young adults or children in education
• Experience or willingness to assist with personal care
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively
• A valid DBS registered with the online update service or be willing to apply for a new DBS.
• Available 5 days a week and able to commit to at least 1‑6 months

Benefits to you

• Dedicated consultant with a wealth of experience
• Competitive rates of pay, depending on experience
• Based in Havering
• Term Time only
• Full registration can be completed remotely online
• School Hours 8.30am‑3.45pm

Job Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young adults with learning difficulties or disabilities.
• Valid DBS registered with the online update service or willing to apply for a new one.
• Available 5 days a week and able to commit to at least 1‑6 months

If you would like more information or would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV today.

Timeplan Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview.

Timeplan Education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.