Learning Support Assistant - Special Education Needs

Academics Ltd; Horley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Horley seeks a Learning Support Assistant to support children with special educational needs. This role involves working one-on-one with students, aiding in their academic and social development during school hours, typically Monday to Friday. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees and experience working with children. Offering a daily rate between £89 to £95, this position ensures purposeful involvement in nurturing independent learners.

Qualifications

• A Degree in a relevant subject such as Psychology, Criminology, or English is highly desirable.
• Experience with children is highly desirable.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Working one-on-one with a child that needs support in the classroom.
• Supporting the child with their education, behavioural and social development.
• Assisting the child to focus, understand, and work through tasks.
• Accompanying and supporting a child on school outings.
• Encouraging a child to communicate and express themselves.
• Supporting the teacher in preparation of lessons and materials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Cooperative problem-solving

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Psychology, Criminology, or English

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Special Education Needs - Horley

A truly exceptional opportunity to join the team in a niche, outstanding school that provides learning and educational interventions for up to 50 young people with a dedicated vision of nurturing independent learners for adult life.

The school provides learning to students with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) for Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and Autism.

The majority of students have associated special educational needs including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), speech, language, and communication difficulties, as well as oppositional defiance and attachment disorders.

The school has developed a comprehensive, well-rounded, and personalised curriculum accessible to all children and young people, regardless of their past experiences, developmental challenges, and learning difficulties. All students are supported to progress and achieve at a level appropriate to their abilities, and are encouraged to acquire skills, knowledge, attitudes, and qualifications necessary for further education, employment, and independence in adult life.

Responsibilities

• working one-on-one with a child that needs support in the classroom
• supporting the child with their education, behavioural and social development
• Helping the child to focus, understand, and work through tasks
• Accompanying and supporting a child on school outings, sporting or social events
• Encouraging a child to communicate and express themselves and to feel comfortable and confident in their own abilities
• Supporting the teacher in preparation of lessons and materials for learning
• Assessing and keeping records of student's progress
• Participating in team meetings and training programmes
• Supporting regulations pertaining to the safeguarding of children

Hours and pay

• Monday to Friday school term time only (39 weeks of the year)
• 08h30 to 15h30 - occasionally 16h00 for training purposes
• Daily rate of 89 to 95 ( 445 to 475 per week)

What is required

• A Degree in a relevant subject such as Psychology, Criminology, or English is highly desirable
• Experience with children is highly desirable
• A co-operative working style and practical approach to solving problems
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility in terms of working patterns

Apply to this advert or contact Judith Oakley on (phone number removed) to discuss the opportunity.