Learning Support Assistants Required To Work In Special Needs Schools

Principal Education; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking experienced Learning Support Assistants to aid students in a Primary/Secondary SEMH School. Candidates should have experience with social and emotional needs, ideally in alternative provisions. The role involves providing classroom support, emotional assistance, and managing challenging behaviors. This is a full-time position during term time, Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Immediate start is preferred, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience providing classroom support to students with SEMH needs.
• Ability to handle challenging behaviors calmly.
• Flexibility in providing both 1:1 and group support.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Provide 1:1 emotional support and help with academic work.

Skills

Previous experience working in a PRU or alternative provision

Confident, resilient, positive personality

Experience and understanding of how to support young people with social, emotional, mental health needs

Education

Graduate (Sociology, Sports, Criminology or Psychology)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistants to support a Primary/Secondary SEMH School.

About the school

Primary - ACS and SEMH
Secondary KS3 -KS5 - Challenging behaviour, SEMH, ADHD
Vulnerable young people, emotional and mental health
Outreach/Community Worker

Key qualities we are looking for

• Previous experience working in a PRU or alternative provision
• Graduate (Sociology, Sports, Criminology or Psychology)
• Experienced Youth or Community Support Worker
• Support workers from mental health facilities or high-risk secure units
• Sports coaches looking to transfer skills in supporting vulnerable young pupils' education
• Confident, resilient, positive personality

Responsibilities

• Support students with social, emotional, mental health needs across either primary or secondary ages providing classroom support.
• Provide 1:1 support with any emotional issues, and support pupils who are behind with their work.

Requirements

• Experience and understanding of how to support young people with social, emotional, mental health needs.
• Flexible in being able to provide 1:1, group support.
• Deal with any challenging behaviours or incidents in a calm manner.
• Available to start immediately.
• Commitment during term time full time Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm.

How to apply

If you are an LSA who can enthuse, motivate, and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

To discuss this opportunity or your suitability, contact Fatima-Zohra Chehalfiator call(phone number removed).

Submitting an updated CV with your expression of interest will strengthen your application.