SEND Learning Support Assistant for 5-18s – Benfleet

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Competitive rates of pay

Job summary

Timeplan Education is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work with students aged 5–18 with a range of special educational needs at a Benfleet, Essex-based SEND school. The role focuses on 1:1 learning support and patient care in a school setting.

The successful candidate will have a willingness to assist with personal care, and be prepared to commit to 5 days a week, with term-time scheduling and school hours from 8.30am to 3.45pm.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs is preferred but not essential.
• Experience working within a school-based or care-based environment is critical, as you must have basic knowledge and understanding of supporting children with learning care needs such as personal care.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis with their learning development and care needs.
• Assist with personal care when required.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with pupils, families and staff.
• Be DBS registered with the online update service or willing to apply for a new DBS.
• Available 5 days a week and able to commit to at least 1-6 months.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

1:1 support

Personal care willingness

Job description

Timeplan Education is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work with students aged 5–18 with a range of special educational needs at a Benfleet, Essex-based SEND school. The role focuses on 1:1 learning support and patient care in a school setting.

The successful candidate will have a willingness to assist with personal care, and be prepared to commit to 5 days a week, with term-time scheduling and school hours from 8.30am to 3.45pm.