SEND Learning Support Assistant: Personal Care

TeacherActive Limited.; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultants 24/7

Market-leading pay

CPD courses and certificates

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (SEND & Personal Care) in Berkshire on a long-term temporary basis until the end of the academic year. The role involves 1:1 and small group support for students with SEND, including personal care duties, while promoting independence and dignity.

The successful candidate will work with teaching staff to implement learning and personal care plans, follow safeguarding procedures, and help learners achieve academic and personal goals in

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths.
• Recent and demonstrable experience supporting individuals with additional learning needs.
• Experience providing personal care, or willingness to undertake personal care duties with training.
• Experience supporting students with ASD, ADHD, MLD, SEMH or physical disabilities; BSL skills desirable.
• Calm, patient, empathetic and caring approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Good IT skills and ability to take notes for students.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Understanding safeguarding policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Support students with personal care requirements, including toileting, hygiene, changing and other daily care routines, while maintaining dignity, privacy and independence.
• Assist students with physical disabilities, mobility needs and complex learning difficulties.
• Help remove barriers to learning and promote confidence, independence and positive engagement.
• Support students' academic progress, emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Work closely with teaching staff and support teams to implement individual learning plans and personal care plans.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, moving and handling, and personal care procedures.
• Play a key role in helping learners achieve their goals and succeed in college.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Motivation

Note-taking

Independent work

Initiative

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

TeacherActive Limited is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (SEND & Personal Care) in Berkshire on a long-term temporary basis until the end of the academic year. The role involves 1:1 and small group support for students with SEND, including personal care duties, while promoting independence and dignity.

The successful candidate will work with teaching staff to implement learning and personal care plans, follow safeguarding procedures, and help learners achieve academic and personal goals in