Learning Support Assistant - Empower SEN Students (KS3-4)

Darrick Wood School; Chelsfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Darrick Wood School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs in KS3 and KS4, with some Sixth Form involvement. The role has no teaching requirement, but you will work in the classroom under the direction of the class teacher to help pupils access learning.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated team and respond to identified or targeted needs across communication, cognition, medical/sensory/physical, and social/emotional domains,

Qualifications

• Role supports pupils with special educational needs in KS3/KS4 and Sixth Form.
• LSA works in the classroom under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Experience with categories of need including communication, cognition, medical/sensory/physical, and social/emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Respond to identified or targeted SEN needs (K or PRA/EHCP funded).
• Support pupil(s) in lessons and activities in the classroom.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and join a dedicated LSA team at Darrick Wood School.

Job description

Darrick Wood School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs in KS3 and KS4, with some Sixth Form involvement. The role has no teaching requirement, but you will work in the classroom under the direction of the class teacher to help pupils access learning.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated team and respond to identified or targeted needs across communication, cognition, medical/sensory/physical, and social/emotional domains,