SEND Learning Support Assistant — Complex Needs

TimePlan Education; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Timeplan Education are recruiting School Support Workers to join a welcoming and supportive specialist SEND school in Bexley. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with complex SEND, including learning and personal care assistance, while promoting safety and wellbeing.

Ideal candidates will have experience in SEND, healthcare, residential care or support work, and be patient, compassionate and capable of building strong relationships with vulnerable young people.

Qualifications

• Experience within SEND, healthcare, residential care or complex needs settings.
• Patient, caring and reliable; able to provide personal care where required.
• Comfortable working with pupils with limited or non-verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex SEND.
• Supporting pupils with SLD, PMLD, physical disabilities and additional needs.
• Assisting pupils to access learning and participate in classroom activities.
• Supporting pupils with their communication, independence and social development.
• Providing personal care, including toileting and changing where required.
• Supporting pupils with mobility, moving and positioning in line with individual care plans and training.
• Supporting pupils during break times, lunchtimes and activities throughout the school day.
• Following individual education, behaviour, medical and care plans.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and other support staff.
• Promoting pupils' safety, dignity, independence and wellbeing at all times.
• Following the school's safeguarding procedures and maintaining professional boundaries.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

SEND experience

Job description

Timeplan Education are recruiting School Support Workers to join a welcoming and supportive specialist SEND school in Bexley. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with complex SEND, including learning and personal care assistance, while promoting safety and wellbeing.

Ideal candidates will have experience in SEND, healthcare, residential care or support work, and be patient, compassionate and capable of building strong relationships with vulnerable young people.