Sen Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Burgh Heath; Sur place; GBP 12 000 - 17 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

DBS check training

Résumé du poste

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to join a specialist school in Camberley, supporting children with severe learning difficulties and complex additional needs.

No prior school experience is required, but experience with SEN or care roles is beneficial. You will work with teachers and therapists to provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils develop independence, communication and emotional skills while keeping a safe, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or adults with SEN, care experience or support work is beneficial.
• No prior school-based experience is required, but the right attitude and willingness to learn are essential.

Responsabilités

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support in the classroom and around the school.
• Help pupils engage with learning and develop independence.
• Support communication, social skills and emotional development.
• Encourage participation in activities and new experiences.
• Assist pupils with their individual needs and care plans, including personal care when required.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other school staff to maintain a safe, nurturing environment.

Connaissances

Caring

Reliable

Teamwork

Patience

Relationship building

Personal care

Description du poste

SEN Learning Support Assistant – Specialist School

Location: Camberley | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and looking for a rewarding role where every day you can make a real difference?

We are recruiting Learning Support Assistants to join a welcoming specialist school in Camberley, supporting children and young people with severe learning difficulties and complex additional needs.

You don't necessarily need previous school-based experience. Experience working with children or adults with SEN, care experience, support work or similar is highly beneficial, and we would also consider candidates with the right attitude, patience and willingness to learn.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers and the wider support team to provide personalised support throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with severe learning difficulties and additional needs
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support in the classroom and around school
• Helping pupils engage with learning and develop their independence
• Supporting communication, social skills and emotional development
• Encouraging pupils to participate in activities and new experiences
• Supporting pupils with their individual needs and care plans
• Providing personal care where required, including toileting, changing and other aspects of personal care
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and other members of the school team
• Helping to maintain a safe, positive and nurturing environment

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for people who are:

• Caring, patient and compassionate
• Reliable and resilient
• Comfortable supporting children with complex needs
• Confident working as part of a team
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils
• Willing to support pupils with personal care
• Passionate about helping children develop their confidence and independence

Previous SEN, care, support work, healthcare or school experience is beneficial but not essential. What's most important is having the right attitude and a genuine desire to support children and young people.

Why Join?

• Work in a specialist school with experienced and supportive staff
• Gain valuable experience working with children with complex SEN
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Excellent opportunity for candidates looking to build a career in education, SEN, care or support work
• Make a genuine difference to children’s lives every day
• Ongoing support throughout your placement

If you’re caring, patient and looking for a role where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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