SLD Learning Support Assistant | Compassionate Team Role

Prospero Teaching; Hampton in Arden; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; 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, teachers and the multidisciplinary team to provide tailored support helping pupils access education and develop independence.

The role focuses on supporting health, care and well-being, personal care, communication needs and inclusive learning within a caring school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities).
• Ideal 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 training and follow school policies and professional guidance.
• Ability to build positive relationships and support individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with severe learning difficulties in a specialist school.
• Assist with personal care and daily living activities as required.
• Support communication, sensory needs, emotional regulation and engagement in activities.
• Monitor and report changes in health, behaviour or well-being to staff.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, RNLD and other support workers to tailor support.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Support participation in learning, social activities and wider school life.

Skills

Patient

Empathetic

Adaptable

Team player

Safeguarding knowledge

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, teachers and the multidisciplinary team to provide tailored support helping pupils access education and develop independence.

The role focuses on supporting health, care and well-being, personal care, communication needs and inclusive learning within a caring school environment.