Learning Support Assistant - Brockenhurst

Academics; Brockenhurst, Pennington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join an SEN School in the New Forest area between Brockenhurst and Lymington. This is a full-time, temporary to permanent contract starting after half term with an ASAP start.

You will support pupils aged 7-19 with Asperger's and related needs, in small groups and on a 1:1 basis, in a term-time role (39 weeks). Working hours are 8.30am-4.30pm (Mon-Thu) and 8.30am-4pm (Fri). Salary is paid hourly, in line with policy.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with special educational needs.
• Ability to work with pupils in small groups and 1:1.
• Empathetic, nurturing and able to manage challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across the school in small groups and 1:1.
• Assist with class activities and follow school policies.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Empathetic/nurturing

Education

GCSE English and Maths (C/4+ or above)

Job description

Learning Support Assistant SEN School in Brockenhurst / Lymington area Temp to Perm Contract - ASAP start! Academics are seeking an experienced ad engaging Learning Support Assistant to join an SEN School in the New Forest area in between Brockenhurst and Lymington. This is a full-time, temporary to permanent contact starting after half term, ideally on Monday 2nd June. Working hours are 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday-Thursday and 8.30am - 4pm on a Friday. This is a term-time role working 39 weeks of the year, paying 14.24 per hour. You must possess a C/4 of above in your English and Maths GCSE. The school caters for pupils aged 7-19 years who are diagnosed with aspergers syndrome and other associated needs on the autistic spectrum. You will be required to support pupils across the school in small groups and on a 1:1 basis. The suitable Learning Support Assistant will have experience of supporting children with special educational needs, ideally within an SEN environment. You will be empathetic, nurturing, be able to manage varying levels of challenging behaviour and have the ability to think on your feet and adapt to situations.

This is a challenging environment to work in, but also very rewarding. Children who attend this school do display various levels of challenging behaviour combined with other complex needs. This role is suited to someone who enjoys the variation of working in this type of environment and with a passion and love for working with and supporting children with special educational needs.

You will be joining an experienced, very supportive team of senior leaders, teachers, and support staff and will be provided with the necessary training. If you are an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant and live in the Brockenhurst / Lymington / New Forest area and would like to be considered for the position.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.