Classroom Support Assistant

Master Class Education; Crowborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational services provider in Crowborough is seeking classroom support assistants to provide one-to-one support for students with special educational needs. Responsibilities include assisting with learning and personal development in a supportive environment. Candidates with a background in SEN and a passion for empowering young people are encouraged to apply. This role offers flexible working options and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly pay (PAYE)

Fantastic holiday scheme

Specialised consultant support

Access to online learning portal

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Calm and caring demeanor.
• Ability to manage difficult situations.
• Experience in support roles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to students.
• Help create a calm learning environment.

Skills

Calm and caring

Resilient

Good at deescalating difficult situations

Ability to work well independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Passion to support children

Education

Background in SEN

Experience in a similar role

DBS on the Update Service

Job description

Overview

Masterclass Education are working with a SEN Primary school in the Crowborough area who currently require classroom support assistants to join their team. You will be providing one-to-one support to students, assisting them with their learning and encouraging their personal development at every stage. The school supports students who have special educational needs, including moderate, severe or profound multiple learning difficulties, in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to students, assisting with their learning and personal development.
• Help create a calm and supportive learning environment and support behaviour management where needed.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Calm and caring
• Resilient
• Good at deescalating difficult situations
• Background in SEN (whether personal experience, volunteering, or school setting)
• Experience in a similar role (care, childcare, support worker) or be a trainee new to the profession is also acceptable
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Passion to support and empower children and young people
• DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Commitment to safeguarding students and young people

Training and Professional Development

Masterclass Education provides CPD-recognised online training covering Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Understanding Child Development, Violence Reduction, and more to all candidates.

Benefits

• Weekly pay (PAYE)
• A fantastic holiday scheme
• Specialised consultants on hand to provide advice and support
• MCE Learning portal with access to online learning on latest education developments (CPD recognised)
• Flexible work options to suit personal circumstances

About Masterclass Education

Masterclass Education are leaders in providing a unique, personal and bespoke service to their schools and candidates. They work with a large number of Primary, Secondary and SEN schools across the area for daily cover, short- and long-term contracts. They are part of the REC and Crown Commercial Service and are disability confident. If you require adjustments during the interview or registration process, please contact them.

Application

We look forward to your application or any questions you may have.