Empower Teens: Learning Support for Complex Needs

Shorefields; Benfleet; On-site; GBP 16,520 - 16,784; Full time

Job summary

Shorefields seeks a Learning Support Assistant to assist Post-16 learners with complex needs. The role involves implementing personalised routines, applying bespoke strategies, and supporting students to build independence while working under a class teacher.

You will help learners regulate emotions, stay engaged, and respond calmly to challenging behaviour, collaborating with teachers and therapists in a supportive team. This is a term-time, full-time post with safeguarding requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to support Post-16 learners with complex needs.
• Willingness to follow bespoke plans and adapt as required.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support teenagers and Post-16 learners through personalised routines.
• Apply bespoke strategies to reduce barriers to learning.
• Maintain a calm, consistent approach during challenging behaviour.
• Work with teachers and therapists as part of a supportive team.

Skills

Resilient

Team player

Confident with young people

Follow plans

Job description

Shorefields seeks a Learning Support Assistant to assist Post-16 learners with complex needs. The role involves implementing personalised routines, applying bespoke strategies, and supporting students to build independence while working under a class teacher.

You will help learners regulate emotions, stay engaged, and respond calmly to challenging behaviour, collaborating with teachers and therapists in a supportive team. This is a term-time, full-time post with safeguarding requirements.