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Quokka Education; Grove; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD and SEND training

Ongoing support from local agency

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Quokka Education is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a dedicated role at a highly regarded secondary school in Farnborough. You will support students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, focusing on pupils with additional needs such as ADHD, autism (ASD) and SEMH.

The ideal candidate is calm, patient, resilient and able to foster positive relationships with young people. We offer competitive pay (£100 per day), free CPD and SEND training, and ongoing support from a friendly local agency.

Qualifications

• Supports students 1:1 and in small groups.
• Works with pupils with ADHD, ASD and SEMH.
• Calm, patient and able to build positive relationships with young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support to students in a secondary school setting.
• Assist with safeguarding and wellbeing through positive student interactions.
• Collaborate with staff and complete DBS checks and references as part of recruitment.

Job description

Quokka Education is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a specific role at a vastly improved secondary school in Farnborough. You'll support students on a 1:1 and small-group basis, working with young people with additional needs, including ADHD, autism (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We're looking for someone who is calm, patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships with young people.

Who We're Looking For:

• Learning Support Assistants
• Care and support workers
• Youth workers and sports coaches
• Psychology graduates and aspiring teachers
• Individuals with transferable skills and a passion for supporting young people
• Previous school experience is desirable but not essential.
• Competitive pay - £100 per day
• Free CPD and SEND training
• Ongoing support from a friendly, local agency
• Opportunities for career progression

At Quokka Education, safeguarding and the wellbeing of young people are at the heart of everything we do.

We'll guide and support you through the recruitment process, including the necessary safeguarding checks, Enhanced DBS, professional references and online searches, in line with DfE guidance.