Learning Support Assistant

Randstad UK; Worthing; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accessible Public transport links

Welcome bonus/6 month pay reviews

School networking events/ socialEvents

Free training and qualifications

Brilliant resources and spacious rooms

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Randstad UK in Worthing is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to support children with complex needs in a specialist school. The role involves 1:1, small group and whole class support, focusing on the whole child, wellbeing and life skills.

Open to training and progression within a supportive environment. The post is full-time, permanent, term-time only, Monday–Friday 8:30–16:30. Randstad Education upholds child safety standards and UK eligibility checks.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Supporting learning

Communication with teachers

Team collaboration

Education

English GCSE or equivalent

Maths GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Are you seeking a school that advocates that all education should be fun, should inspire the minds of our younger generation and should be accessible to all?

Do you dream of a well equipped and modern site that can offer open and bright classrooms and a nurturing and environment for all?

Are you a committed, resilient and caring individual that wants to enrich the lives of children with complex needs?

'This school has been a godsend, it has changed the life of my son. The team welcomed my son with open arms and tailored his learning to his specific needs. He has achieved the unachievable and in such a short period of time' This is a statement from a parent of the school and goes to demonstrate the positive impact this school has in the local community. This school is number 1 in the local catchment and is over subscribed year on year. This is a specialist school that offers both primary and secondary provisions. The site currently supports 110 pupils with the view to growing in January 2028. This setting is an independent specialist school that supports severe and complex needs SEN needs.

This school is currently recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant 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. Applicants will be expected to work Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30pm.

Benefits:

• Accessible Public transport links
• Welcome bonus/6 month pay reviews
• School networking events/ social events
• Free training and qualifications
• Brilliant resources and spacious classrooms/grounds
• Career progression opportunities

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

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

Responsibilities:

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

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.