Learning Support Assistant - Severe & Complex Learning Needs

Teaching Personnel; Crawley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD

SEN training

Local consultant

Opportunities in Crawley/Horsham

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work within specialist schools supporting children and young people with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD).

You would support pupils with personalised learning, communication, sensory activities, and, where required, aspects of personal care, helping create a safe, positive learning environment across Crawley and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and dependable; strives to make a difference.
• Experience in care or education welcomed but not essential.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils throughout the school day
• Encourage communication using specialist resources
• Assist with sensory learning and life skills
• Work alongside teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals
• Help create a safe, positive learning environment

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Willingness to learn

Positive attitude

Job description

For some children, education is about far more than the classroom.

It's learning to communicate.

Learning to trust.

Learning to achieve goals many people take for granted.

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work within specialist schools supporting children and young people with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD).

These roles suit caring individuals who enjoy helping others and aren't afraid to get involved. You'll support pupils with personalised learning, communication, sensory activities and, where required, aspects of personal care.

Every achievement—whether it's making eye contact, using communication aids or gaining confidence is worth celebrating.

You could be:

• Supporting pupils throughout the school day
• Encouraging communication using specialist resources
• Assisting with sensory learning and life skills
• Working alongside teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals
• Helping create a safe, positive learning environment

What we're looking for:

• Compassionate, dependable individuals
• Experience in care or education is welcomed but not essential
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Someone who genuinely wants to make a difference

Why choose Teaching Personnel?

• From £92.63 per day
• Full-time, part-time and permanent opportunities
• Free CPD and specialist SEN training
• Dedicated local consultant
• Opportunities across Horsham and Crawley

If you're looking for a rewarding role where your support can change lives, we'd love to hear from you.

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.
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