Learning Support Assistant (SEN LSA)

Driver Hire Borders; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Independent Specialist School is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant in Kidderminster. This role involves supporting students with complex needs in a vibrant educational environment. The school offers on-the-job training, a competitive salary, and numerous benefits, making it an outstanding opportunity for those passionate about education.

Benefits

Permanent role

Training provided

Free Parking

Competitive salary + £1000 welcome bonus

Free school meals

Access to onsite facilities

Term time only role

Friendly and welcoming team

Qualifications

• Must provide 2 employment references.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• NVQ level 3 training opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Provide whole-class, 1:1, and small group support to students.
• Support students with complex needs like autism and physical disabilities.
• Assist in a child-centered educational environment.

Skills

Experience working with children

Communication

Patience

Education

GCSE in Maths and English

Job description

Are you looking for a job where you can see the work you do make a difference?
Are you passionate about delivering diverse education programs and activities that inspire students to achieve their full potential?
Would you love to work in a school with exceptional resources, including sensory rooms, acre-long walking trails, a forest school, and on-site therapy rooms?

If you answered yes, then this opportunity is perfect for you-apply now and don't miss out!

An Independent Specialist School local to you is seeking an energetic and inspiring Learning Support Assistant to join their KS2 department. You'll provide whole-class, 1:1, and small group support to students with a range of complex needs, including physical disabilities, autism, brain injuries, and social-emotional challenges. This position has opened due to new student enrolments and offers a fantastic opportunity for a nurturing, calm, and resilient individual to join a supportive, award-winning team.

The school is a vibrant, child-centered environment, highly regarded both locally and beyond. This school offers a Primary and secondary provision on the one site. It proudly supports learners between the ages of 5-19 years. Dedicated to supporting each pupil through a creative and expansive curriculum, it proudly holds eco and healthy school status, offering extra-curricular activities such as forest school, bushcraft, and horse riding. Recently rated Good with Outstanding elements by Ofsted, this is an ideal setting for passionate Learning Support Assistants and teachers looking to kickstart or advance their careers in a truly enriching environment. This school can offer you on the job training and advancement.

Benefits:

• Permanent role
• Training provided- opportunity to obtain a NVQ level 3
• Free Parking
• Competitive salary + £1000 welcome bonus
• Free school meals and access to onsite facilities
• Term time only role
• Friendly and welcoming team

All applicants for this position must have the following requirements to be considered:

• Experience working or volunteering with children or young adults - Teaching Assistant, Nursery or equivalent
• Must be able to provide 2 employment references
• GCSE in Maths and English, equivalent or willing to get it immediately.
• Must have eligibility to work in the UK

This job is a fabulous opportunity and not one to be missed. Interview will be happening shortly so please don't delay in applying! For more information on this role please contact Bryony directly on 01293 527416.

This role is open to receiving applications over the next week. Within a week of the closing date, appropriate applicants will begin a three-stage interview process, after which shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the final stage of the interview process with appropriate school leadership.