Learning Support Assistant in Specialist SEND School

Prospero Teaching Manchester; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching Manchester is seeking a compassionate Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties in a specialist school setting. You will work with an RNLD and a multidisciplinary team to tailor support for pupils with complex needs, promoting independence and wellbeing.

The ideal candidate will have SEND experience, patience, and a collaborative approach, with a commitment to safeguarding and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Has experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Ideally has experience with pupils with severe learning difficulties, complex needs or additional medical needs.
• Patient, empathetic, adaptable and confident working as part of a team.
• Good safeguarding understanding and importance of person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with severe learning difficulties in a specialist school environment.
• Work alongside the RNLD to support pupils health, care and well-being per care plans and clinical guidance.
• Assist with personal care and daily living activities while maintaining pupil dignity.
• Support pupils with communication, sensory needs, emotional regulation and engagement in classroom activities.
• Help pupils participate in learning, social activities and wider school life.
• Monitor and report changes in pupils' health, behaviour or well-being to staff.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, healthcare professionals and other support workers.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

Willingness to training

Communication skills

Job description

Prospero Teaching Manchester is seeking a compassionate Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties in a specialist school setting. You will work with an RNLD and a multidisciplinary team to tailor support for pupils with complex needs, promoting independence and wellbeing.

The ideal candidate will have SEND experience, patience, and a collaborative approach, with a commitment to safeguarding and ongoing training.