SEN Learning Support Assistant — Make a Difference

Randstad Education; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On site parking

Top of the range technology and modern

Excellent rates of pay

Extensive grounds

Team days and events

Brilliant career progression opportuni

Supportive and long standing managemen

Job summary

Randstad Education in Haywards Heath is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a residential special school catering to ages 6-16 with SEN needs. The role is full-time, term-time only, Monday–Friday 08:30–16:00, with a guaranteed contract until July 2027.

The school offers a supportive environment with on-site parking, modern resources, and progression opportunities. The role focuses on assisting teachers and supporting students in a holistic educational setting.

Qualifications

• Be able to work with learners that have various learning difficulties.
• Have an understanding of the students with special needs.
• Willingness to learn and build relationships with learners.
• Be confident to support the lead in groups, in different educational subjects.
• The ability to work as an individual and as a part of the team.
• Be flexible in their approach to education.
• Have experience working in SEND settings.
• Experience working with children is essential.

Responsibilities

• To provide teaching assistance to the teacher defined according to weekly/daily/sessional planning of the teacher
• To provide group and/or individual activities, planned by the teacher
• To work individually with learners/students to develop work.
• To support the general well being of learners within the structure of the school
• To monitor and evaluate learners' learning under the guidance of the teacher
• To assist teachers in the use of relevant management strategies to ensure a purposeful environment for teaching and learning to take place
• To support all learners in their planned structured work in all curriculum areas

Skills

SEND experience

Team player

Flexible approach

Children assistance

Building relationships

Job description

Randstad Education in Haywards Heath is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a residential special school catering to ages 6-16 with SEN needs. The role is full-time, term-time only, Monday–Friday 08:30–16:00, with a guaranteed contract until July 2027.

The school offers a supportive environment with on-site parking, modern resources, and progression opportunities. The role focuses on assisting teachers and supporting students in a holistic educational setting.