Learning Support Assistant (SEN)

TN United Kingdom; Horsham; On-site; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join their team as learning support assistants. This role involves providing vital support to autistic students, helping them navigate their school life while ensuring their safety and development. Ideal candidates will have a passion for making a positive impact and are encouraged to apply, even if they lack direct educational experience. With excellent facilities and a friendly team, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Excellent career development opportunities

Regular training and additional qualifications

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Experience with special educational needs is advantageous.
• Passion for making a positive impact in students' lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide social, emotional, and academic support for students.
• Monitor student progress and ensure development is on track.
• Engage in training and development opportunities.

Skills

Support for autistic students

Monitoring student progress

Engagement in staff training

Social and emotional support

Education

Enhanced Child Only DBS

Driving licence

Job description

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Energetic and Enthusiastic Individuals Needed!

We are working with an excellent SEN School located in Horsham who require full time learning support assistants to support pupils 1:1 and in small groups.

The school is architecturally designed with autism in mind and has excellent facilities which make this provision an excellent place to work and learn. Due to a recent expansion, we’re looking for caring, enthusiastic and energetic individuals to help them navigate School life!

The role;
Working within a friendly, professional team of staff – providing social, emotional and academic support for autistic students
Playing a key part in helping students unlock their potential
Monitoring student progress and ensuring their development is on track
Engaging in staff training and development opportunities
️Ensuring student safety is at the forefront of your work at all times

While direct education experience is advantageous, applications from individuals who believe they have the skills to thrive in this sector are welcome.

Like mainstream Schools, some days can be a challenge and not everything goes to plan – however with your support and dedication, students will overcome obstacles preventing them from succeeding and have a great fun on their journey in education.

If you’re a driven individual with a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others, this role would be perfect you!

Details;
Salary: £21,020 per annum
Hours: 8:30 – 16:30
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Requirements: Enhanced Child Only DBS or willing to apply, Own car and driving licence
CPD: Excellent career development opportunities, regular training and additional qualifications

Please apply now for further information and secure a visit.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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