RNLD assistant

Prospero Teaching Manchester; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching Manchester is seeking a compassionate Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties in a specialist school setting. You will work with an RNLD and a multidisciplinary team to tailor support for pupils with complex needs, promoting independence and wellbeing.

The ideal candidate will have SEND experience, patience, and a collaborative approach, with a commitment to safeguarding and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Has experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Ideally has experience with pupils with severe learning difficulties, complex needs or additional medical needs.
• Patient, empathetic, adaptable and confident working as part of a team.
• Good safeguarding understanding and importance of person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with severe learning difficulties in a specialist school environment.
• Work alongside the RNLD to support pupils health, care and well-being per care plans and clinical guidance.
• Assist with personal care and daily living activities while maintaining pupil dignity.
• Support pupils with communication, sensory needs, emotional regulation and engagement in classroom activities.
• Help pupils participate in learning, social activities and wider school life.
• Monitor and report changes in pupils' health, behaviour or well-being to staff.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, healthcare professionals and other support workers.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

Willingness to training

Communication skills

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking a compassionate, reliable and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to work in a specialist school setting supporting pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD).

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs, helping them access education while promoting their independence, well being and personal development.

You will work closely with a Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RNLD), alongside teachers and the wider multidisciplinary team, to provide tailored support for pupils with complex learning and care needs.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils with severe learning difficulties within a specialist school environment.
• Working alongside the RNLD to support pupils health, care and well-being needs, following individual care plans and clinical guidance.
• Assisting with personal care and daily living activities where required, maintaining pupils dignity and independence.
• Supporting pupils with communication, sensory needs, emotional regulation and engagement in classroom activities.
• Helping pupils participate in learning, social activities and wider school life.
• Monitoring and reporting changes in pupils health, behaviour or well-being to the appropriate staff.
• Promoting a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff, healthcare professionals and other support workers.

Ideal Candidate:

• Has experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Ideally has experience working with pupils with severe learning difficulties, complex needs or additional medical needs.
• Is patient, empathetic, adaptable and confident working as part of a team.
• Has a good understanding of safeguarding and the importance of person-centred care.
• Is willing to undertake relevant training and follow school policies and professional guidance.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and support their individual needs effectively.

Why Work with Prospero Teaching?

• Dedicated support from a specialist education recruitment consultant.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience within specialist SEND settings.
• Access to relevant training and professional development opportunities, where available.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, in line with applicable safeguarding requirements.

If you are passionate about supporting pupils with severe learning difficulties and would like to make a positive difference in a specialist school setting, we would love to hear from you.