SLD Learning Support Assistant

Prospero Teaching; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a compassionate Learning Support Assistant to work in a specialist school supporting pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). You will collaborate with an RNLD and a multidisciplinary team to deliver tailored care and education for pupils with complex needs.

The role focuses on supporting health, care, and well-being according to individual plans, while promoting independence and inclusion within daily learning activities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Experience with pupils with severe learning difficulties, complex needs or additional medical needs.
• Patient, empathetic, adaptable and confident working as part of a team.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and person-centred care.
• Willing to undertake relevant training and follow school policies and professional guidance.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and support their individual needs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with severe learning difficulties in a specialist school environment.
• Work with RNLD to support pupils health, care and well-being per individual care plans.
• Assist with personal care and daily living activities, maintaining pupils' dignity and independence.
• Support communication, sensory needs, emotional regulation and engagement in class activities.
• Help pupils participate in learning, social activities and wider school life.
• Monitor and report changes in pupils health, behaviour or wellbeing to staff.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, healthcare professionals and other support workers.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Patience

Adaptability

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking a compassionate Learning Support Assistant to work in a specialist school supporting pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). You will collaborate with an RNLD and a multidisciplinary team to deliver tailored care and education for pupils with complex needs.

The role focuses on supporting health, care, and well-being according to individual plans, while promoting independence and inclusion within daily learning activities.