Learning Support Assistant

TipTopJob; Edenbridge; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Are you looking for a role where you can join an inclusive team and support SEN children in your local community?

Do you want to offer SEN pupils a safe haven to learn and grow, supporting skills and education that can help them now and in their future lives?

Are you looking to join a local school and develop your skills as a learning support assistant?

If you answered yes then this is the school and job for you, apply today without delay!

This specialist school changes the lives of children with SEN and complex needs by successfully offering an inclusive learning environment and welcoming all with open arms, tailoring learning to every child's specific needs. This school is number 1 in the local catchment and is oversubscribed year on year. This is a primary and secondary setting that currently supports 95 pupils with the view to growing in September 2025. This setting is an independent specialist school that supports severe and complex needs.

This school is currently recruiting for 2 Learning Support Assistants to join the team. In this role, you're offered the opportunity to train and progress in a supportive working environment. Your role will entail supporting children on a 1:1, small group, and whole class basis. You're supporting the 'whole child', so in addition to supporting their education, you're also integral in ensuring their well-being, building their confidence, developing life skills, and encouraging socialisation.

This role is required on a full-time permanent basis and is a term-time only role.

Benefits:

1. Welcome bonus/6 month pay reviews
2. School networking events/social events
3. Free training and qualifications
4. Bike to work scheme
5. Brilliant resources and spacious classrooms/grounds
6. Career progression opportunities

All applicants for this position must have the following requirements to be considered:

1. Relevant SEN experience (desirable)
2. Previous experience working or volunteering with children or young adults (desirable)
3. English and Maths GCSE or equivalent
4. Eligibility to work in the UK

Responsibilities:

1. Supporting the delivery of engaging and interactive lessons and learning activities
2. Communicating with teachers over pupils' progress and participating in departmental meetings, parents' evenings, and whole school training events

If this sounds like the role for you then please don't delay in applying today. If you have any questions, please call Bryony on # #.

This role is open to receiving applications over the next two weeks. Within a week of the closing date, appropriate applicants will begin a three-stage interview process, after which shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the final stage of the interview process with appropriate school leadership.

All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child safety standards and UK eligibility checks.