Graduate - Learning Support Assistant - Moderate Learning Needs

Academics Ltd; Greater London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading SEN school in Surrey seeks a SEN Learning Support Assistant to support children with diverse needs, including Autism and Severe Learning Difficulties. This role offers flexible hours and the potential for career progression in a supportive environment with state-of-the-art facilities.

Qualifications

• Ideal for psychology graduates interested in clinical psychology.

Responsibilities

• Providing assistance and support for children before, during, and after lessons.
• Encouraging the development of social skills.
• Supporting individual needs, including medical and personal care tasks.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

Psychology Degree

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant - Moderate Learning Needs - Aspiring Clinical Psychologist - Woking

This school is recognized as one of the top SEN schools in Surrey, providing a safe environment for children with complex learning, social, and communication difficulties, including physical disabilities. They offer therapies such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy, music, and speech and language therapies, integrated into the children’s Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP). The team collaborates closely with therapists to support the physical and emotional well-being of the children. The school boasts excellent facilities, including a therapy pool, sensory rooms, and I-Gaze technology, along with on-site training and support to facilitate career progression to roles like senior support assistants, teachers, or therapy assistants.

The Children: SEN Learning Support Assistant - Moderate Learning Needs - Woking - Education and Training

The students have diverse needs, including Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties, and Physical Disabilities, with some children being non-verbal or requiring personal care.

What is involved: SEN Learning Support Assistant - Moderate Learning Needs - Woking - Education and Training

• Providing assistance and support for children before, during, and after lessons
• Helping children understand and participate in tasks appropriately
• Encouraging the development of social skills
• Maintaining individual student records
• Supporting confidence and motivation
• Participating in team meetings and training sessions
• Supporting the organisation’s developing culture in collaboration with colleagues
• Adhering to safeguarding regulations
• Supporting individual needs, including medical and personal care tasks (training provided), and offering physical support as required

Summary: SEN Learning Support Assistant - Moderate Learning Needs - Woking - Education and Training

• Ideal for psychology graduates interested in clinical psychology, with roles including Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, or Care roles
• Daily rate: £89 to £105 (9am-3.30pm, Monday to Friday)
• Temporary contracts with potential for permanent placement
• State-of-the-art facilities in a brand-new building
• Supporting children with autism, challenging behaviour, and personal care needs
• Full-time and part-time roles with flexible hours and both short-term and long-term contracts
• Initial contract duration: 1 year
• Apply via this advert or contact Judith Oakley for more details.