SEND LSA: Compassionate Support for ASD/ADHD

TeacherActive; Chatham; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 21,217; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a Learning Support Assistant SEND in Chatham, England, to support children with special educational needs. This long-term role starts in September and involves providing classroom support, assisting with personal care, and promoting positive behaviour.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a SEND environment and excellent communication skills. Great pay and a supportive team available 24/7 are offered along with CPD courses and a referral scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a SEND school or educational setting.
• Experience supporting children with ASD, ADHD and/or PMLD.
• A compassionate, patient and empathetic approach to supporting vulnerable children.
• Experience supporting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Confidence providing personal care where required.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support children with ASD, ADHD and PMLD in the classroom.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Promote positive behaviour and help vulnerable pupils engage confidently.

Skills

Experience working within a SEND school or educational setting

Experience supporting children with ASD, ADHD and/or PMLD

Compassionate, patient and empathetic approach

Experience supporting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing

Confidence providing personal care

Excellent communication skills

Job description

TeacherActive is seeking a Learning Support Assistant SEND in Chatham, England, to support children with special educational needs. This long-term role starts in September and involves providing classroom support, assisting with personal care, and promoting positive behaviour.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a SEND environment and excellent communication skills. Great pay and a supportive team available 24/7 are offered along with CPD courses and a referral scheme.