Learning Support Assistant

St George; Newport; Híbrido; GBP 13.000 - 15.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

St George is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to work at our Newport site during term-time. The role involves 31.25 hours per week across 38 weeks, supporting students with High Needs/SEND across SEMH, medical, autism and complex behaviour, with mentoring on a 1-to-1 and small-group basis.

You will help plan and deliver engaging activities, and may undertake specialist training for complex medical interventions.

Formación

• Experience of working with students who have High Needs/SEND in a specialist area (e.g., SEMH, Medical, Autism) and complex challenging behaviour.
• Demonstrate a high level of personal resilience.
• Strong safeguarding focus in practice.

Responsabilidades

• 1-2-1 and small group mentoring with students.
• Support planning and delivery of activities within the area.
• Assist in implementing programmes and respond to complex medical interventions as needed.

Conocimientos

High Needs/SEND

SEMH

Medical

Autism

Complex behaviour

Descripción del empleo

31.25 hours per week, term-time, 38 weeks

Based at our main site in Newport

As an LSA you will work with students at St George's School and within the community, with complex medical and behavioural challenges, alongside PMLD/ASC diagnosis. You will support other staff to increase their knowledge of individual needs and work towards implementing specific programs that enable us as a School to respond positively to our students.

Your role will include 1-2-1 and small group mentoring, as well as supporting in the planning and delivery of activities within area. You will also be required to support individuals requiring complex medical interventions and will therefore be required to undertake/update specialist training as necessary.

It is essential that applicants possess the following:

• Relevant experience of working with students who have High Needs/SEND in a specialist area, such as SEMH, Medical, Autism, and complex challenging behaviour.
• Be able to demonstrate a high level of personal resilience
• A strong student focus holding safeguarding at the centre of their practice.

We can offer:

• The opportunity to be part of an adaptable, committed and skilled staff team.
• A creative learning environment, timetable and curriculum.
• A wide range of training opportunities for career development.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all our staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.