Learning Support Assistant (SEN LSA)

TipTopJob; Horsham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant specialist school seeks a SEMH Learning Support Assistant to join their dedicated team. This is a full-time role supporting students with various needs, offering a chance to make a significant impact on student wellbeing and development. The position follows a term-time schedule, emphasizing a personalized educational approach.

Qualifications

• Ability to support learners with complex needs.
• Experience in a teaching assistant role preferred.
• Willingness to learn and develop relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in a small class of 5-8 pupils.
• Provide whole class support and occasional 1:1 support.
• Foster a positive learning environment.

Skills

Teaching Assistance

Relationship Building

Independent Work

Team Collaboration

Job description

Are you looking to join a school and team committed to nurturing students' overall wellbeing, helping them build resilience and confidence for the future?

Do you want a role where you can make a difference?

Are you seeking a school and team that can support your training and development?

If you answered yes, then look no further — this is the school for you.

A Little About The School

This is your opportunity to join a vibrant specialist school, dedicated to fostering independent learners, providing the skills, education, and support to help them now and in the future. The setting is committed to every child, offering a broad and personalised curriculum that includes core subjects like Maths, Science, and English, as well as programmes focusing on mindfulness, positive mental and emotional health, and personal interests such as Animal Care, Mechanics, and Hair & Beauty. This secondary specialist school currently supports learners aged 11-18 years.

At this setting, every student is unique. The school and team respect their students' individual journeys and are fully committed to tailoring pathways that allow each learner to achieve and succeed at their own pace.

The Job

This setting is currently seeking a SEMH Learning Support Assistant to join their welcoming team. In this role, you will support the class teacher in a small class of 5-8 pupils, offering whole class support and occasional 1:1 support. You will have the opportunity to build strong foundations of support and see the positive impact of your work. This role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. It is a term-time only position.

Key Skills And Experience Needed

• The ability to teach and support learners with various complex needs
• A willingness to learn and build relationships with learners
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Teaching Assistant experience
• Experience working in SEND settings is desirable but not essential
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Does this sound like the perfect role for you? Apply now, as interviews will be taking place in 2 weeks.

For more information about this role, contact Bryony di Cara today.

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