Learning Support Assistant (Special School)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Loughton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Wellbeing day

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work

Training

Job summary

Oak View School in the United Kingdom is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help pupils aged 3 to 19 with complex needs, including autism and learning difficulties. This term-time post offers varied hours and no prior experience required, with in-house training provided and a strong safeguarding focus.

You will support teaching and learning, work as part of a team and participate in training sessions. An Enhanced DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 qualification or above.
• Some experience of working with children with a range of special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the teaching and learning of pupils with special educational needs aged 3 to 19.
• Support pupils with autism, severe and profound learning difficulties and challenging behaviour.
• Take part in training sessions on Mondays and Thursdays during the training period.

Skills

Caring nature

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 or above

Job description

This Learning Support Assistant post sits at Oak View School, a special school for pupils aged 3 to 19. The work supports teaching and learning for pupils with complex needs, including autism, severe and profound learning difficulties and challenging behaviour. The role is term time only, with varied hours and a shorter Friday, and no prior experience is needed as in-house training is given. Visa sponsorship is not available, and candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Support the teaching and learning of pupils with special educational needs aged 3 to 19
• Support pupils with autism, severe and profound learning difficulties and challenging behaviour
• Take part in training sessions on Mondays and Thursdays during the training period

What’s required

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification at NVQ Level 2 or above

Experience

• Some experience of working with children with a range of special educational needs

Skills & knowledge

• A caring nature
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults
• Ability to work as part of a team

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Pre-employment checks, including online searches for shortlisted candidates

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What’s offered

• Local government pension scheme
• Annual term time wellbeing day
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training