SEN LSA High Needs

Prospero Teaching; Devizes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is currently recruiting for an experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a specialist SEND school in Devizes, Wiltshire. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with an ASAP start.

You will support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, work alongside teachers and therapists, and assist with personal care where required. You will help students develop independence, life skills and confidence while promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism (ASC), SEMH, complex needs or learning difficulties.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• A patient, nurturing and resilient approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Work alongside teachers and therapists to deliver personalised learning.
• Support pupils with autism, communication needs and complex learning difficulties.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Assisting with personal care where required.
• Helping students develop independence, life skills and confidence.

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Patience

Nurturing

Relationship building

Job description

Experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Required ASAP

Devizes, Wiltshire

Immediate Start Available | Full-Time | Monday to Friday

Prospero Teaching is currently recruiting for an experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join the team at a highly regarded specialist SEND school supporting children and young people with a range of complex needs.

This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, and would suit a dedicated individual with previous experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The Role

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Working alongside teachers and therapists to deliver personalised learning
• Supporting pupils with autism, communication needs and complex learning difficulties
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Assisting with personal care where required
• Helping students develop independence, life skills and confidence

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism (ASC), SEMH, complex needs or learning difficulties
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• A patient, nurturing and resilient approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

Desirable Experience

• SEN School experience
• Learning Support Assistant experience
• Teaching Assistant experience
• Care, support work or residential childcare experience
• Knowledge of EHCPs
• Team Teach training

About the School

If you are an experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a rewarding specialist school environment, we would love to hear from you.

Prospero Teaching is an equal opportunities employer. All successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding, vetting and compliance checks in line with Department for Education (DfE) guidelines before any work can be offered.