Graduate - Learning Support Assistant - Moderate Learning Needs

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading SEN school in Surrey is seeking a SEN Learning Support Assistant to provide support for children with moderate learning needs. This role offers an excellent opportunity for psychology graduates to work in a supportive environment with opportunities for progression. Flexible working hours and temp-to-perm contracts are available.

Benefits

On-site training and support

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special needs.
• Ability to assist with personal care tasks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing assistance and support for children during lessons.
• Encouraging the development of appropriate social skills.
• Maintaining individual student records.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Psychology

Job description

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Surrey, United Kingdom

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Posted:

25.05.2025

Expiry Date:

09.07.2025

Job Description:

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

The School: SEN Learning Support Assistant - Moderate Learning Needs - Aspiring Clinical Psychologist - Woking

This school is known to be one of the best SEN schools in Surrey. They provide a safe learning environment for children with complex learning, social and communication difficulties, which may include physical disability. The school also provides therapies such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy, music, speech and language therapies where these are part of a young person’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The team works closely with therapists to ensure the physical and emotional support of the children. The school has excellent facilities and on-site equipment including a therapy pool, sensory rooms and uses I-Gaze technology, and there is excellent on-site training and support, helping with progression to become senior support assistants, teachers, therapy assistants etc.

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

Children have various special needs including Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties and Physical Disabilities where some children will be non-verbal or require a degree of personal care.

What is involved:

• Providing assistance and support for children before, during and after lessons
• Assisting children to understand and participate in tasks in an appropriate way
• Encouraging the development of appropriate social skills
• Ensuring individual student records are maintained
• Helping to build confidence and motivation
• Participating in team meetings and training programmes as an active member of a team
• Working with managers and employees to support the developing culture of the organisation
• Following regulations pertaining to safeguarding
• Where required, supporting individual needs including assisting with a wide range of medical and occasionally personal care tasks as necessary and providing physical support where needed (training will be provided in giving medical care and support)

Summary:

* Clinical Psychology - Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Care

* £89 to £105 daily rate (9am-3.30pm: 5-day week)

* Temp –to-perm contracts

* Perfect opportunity for a psychology graduate - brand new state-of-the-art building

* Special needs school - Autism, challenging behaviour, personal care

* Full time and part time roles, flexible working hours and short and long term contracts

* 1 year contract

* Apply via this advert or call Judith Oakley for more details.