Learning Support Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Havant; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant to empower students with special educational needs. This full-time role in a friendly Specialist School involves providing one-on-one support, collaborating with educators, and fostering positive relationships to help students thrive. Ideal candidates will possess outstanding communication skills and a passion for supporting students with diverse needs. Join a team committed to making a significant impact in the lives of students and contribute to their academic and personal success in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work with students with learning difficulties.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to a student with learning needs.
• Assist in implementing individualised education plans.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Counseling

Adaptability

Education

Relevant Experience with Special Needs

DBS Check

Job description

Are you a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant, empowering students with SEND to unlock their potential and achieve success?

About the Role:

GSL Education are currently seeking a committed full-time SEN Learning Support Assistant for a friendly and inclusive Specialist School in Havant. The school caters to a wide range of Special Educational Needs, including moderate and complex learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning disabilities, Down syndrome, speech and language challenges, specific communication needs, complex medical conditions, and multi-sensory autism. With your skills and experience, you will provide essential support and guidance, helping SEN students thrive both academically and personally.

• As a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant you will provide one-to-one support to a specific student with learning needs.
• Assist in the implementation of individualised education plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, Special Education Coordinators, and other professionals to support the student effectively.
• Foster a positive and supportive relationship with the student to promote their well-being and engagement.
• Monitor and track the student's progress, providing feedback to the teacher and parents as needed.
• Collaborate with other professionals to ensure a holistic support system.

Requirements for the SEN Learning Support Assistant Role:

• Willingness and openness to working with students in a one-on-one setting and in small groups who have learning difficulties.
• The capability to arrange educational activities based on student proficiency with assistance from a teacher.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Development of social skills and assistance with individual needs.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Providing counselling and academic help.
• Though not a prerequisite, experience working with young individuals with special needs is preferred.

To work with GSL Education as a SEN Learning Support Assistant, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.

Please be advised that this SEN Learning Support Assistant role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of SEN Learning Support Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to apply online.