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TeacherActive; Sevenoaks; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

CPD courses

Referral bonus

PAYE payroll

Market-rate pay

24/7 support

Résumé du poste

TeacherActive is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a specialist SEN school in Sevenoaks, supporting pupils with PMLD to develop independence, communication and learning skills in a supportive environment.

The role is full-time and long-term with potential for permanent appointment; duties include personal care, assisting with manual handling and supporting educational and personal development, with hours varying to meet school needs.

Qualifications

• Health and Social Care, Childcare or SEND qualifications are desirable.
• Experience with pupils with PMLD or complex needs.
• Experience providing personal care and assisting with manual handling where required.
• Understanding safeguarding and maintaining pupils' dignity and independence.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Patient, caring and adaptable approach.

Responsabilités

• Provide personal care and support pupils with their needs.
• Assist with manual handling where required.
• Support pupils' educational, physical and personal development.
• Work as part of a team to deliver consistent support.

Connaissances

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Personal care

Safeguarding

Formation

Health and Social Care

Childcare

SEND

Description du poste

Learning Support Assistant

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEN school based in Sevenoaks, supporting children with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). The school focuses on providing individualised support to help pupils develop their independence, communication and learning skills in a supportive environment.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated Student Support Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position for the right candidate. The successful Student Support Assistant will be responsible for providing personal care, assisting with manual handling where necessary and supporting pupils with their educational, physical and personal development, with working hours varying according to the needs of the school. This job role will consist of substancial manual handling.

The successful Student Support Assistant will have:

• Relevant qualifications in Health and Social Care, Childcare or SEND are desirable
• Experience supporting children or young people with PMLD or complex additional needs
• Experience providing personal care and supporting with manual handling where required
• An understanding of safeguarding and the importance of maintaining pupils' dignity and independence
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach to supporting children with additional needs

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme: Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
• Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there's no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.