Learning Support Assistants

Special Educational Needs; Hildenborough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Classroom Support is recruiting for Learning Support Assistants to join a welcoming specialist SEN school in the Tonbridge area. The role involves working with children and young people with various additional needs, including autism and SEMH, with DBS checks required.

BSL experience is advantageous for roles supporting hearing-impaired students, but strong SEN experience without BSL qualifications is also welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teachers and support staff to provide consistent and effective support.
• Support students with a range of additional needs during lessons and activities.

Skills

SEN experience

BSL experience advantageous

Job description

Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people? Classroom Support is currently recruiting for multiple Learning Support Assistants to join a welcoming and supportive specialist SEN school in the Tonbridge area.

We are looking for enthusiastic, patient and dedicated individuals with experience supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs. Whether you have experience supporting students with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, hearing impairments or other additional learning needs, we would love to hear from you.

BSL experience and qualifications are advantageous but are not essential for all positions. Candidates holding BSL Level 2 or above will be particularly attractive for roles supporting students with hearing impairments, but we are equally keen to hear from experienced SEN Learning Support Assistants without BSL qualifications.

These are long-term opportunities, initially offered on an agency supply basis, with the potential for permanent positions for the right candidates.

What does the role involve? Working closely with teachers and other support staff to deliver consistent and effective support.

Previous experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs. Please note that BSL is not essential for all vacancies. We welcome applications from experienced SEN Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants who have strong SEN experience but no formal BSL qualifications.

Valuable experience working with students with a wide range of additional needs.

Enhanced DBS Requirements

• Candidates must hold an Enhanced DBS certificate with Children's Barred List check, registered on the DBS Update Service, or be willing to obtain a new Enhanced DBS and register it on the Update Service.

Safeguarding & Compliance

Classroom Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including:

• An Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List (registered on the Update Service), or willingness to obtain one.