Special Needs Learning Support Assistant in London)

Academics; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a passionate Special Needs Learning Support Assistant to join their dedicated team in Coulsdon. This rewarding role involves supporting children aged 4-17 with learning difficulties, including Autism and Speech, Language & Communication needs. You will work closely with teachers to provide tailored support, ensuring students feel safe and empowered. With excellent on-site training and career progression opportunities into roles like Special Needs Teacher or Speech Therapist, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners. If you are committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Excellent on-site training

Support and CPD

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK and be able to travel to Coulsdon.
• Experience with children with learning difficulties is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in providing learning experiences.
• Provide behavior and pastoral support to students.
• Build effective relationships with students.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Compassion

Listening Skills

Behavior Support

Education

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Special Needs Learning Support Assistant - Coulsdon - Education and Training - Learning Difficulties - SLD - SEN - £85-£100 per day

Do you have a passion for supporting children with Learning Difficulties, including Autism, and Speech, Language & Communication needs?

This specialist built school in Coulsdon is looking for a dedicated Special Needs Learning Support Assistant (SEN LSA) to support children aged 4-17 with mild to moderate learning difficulties.

The Special Needs Learning Support Assistant role is an excellent way to get your 'foot in the door', providing the opportunity to work closely and network with other teams of professionals, gaining relevant experience, and expanding your knowledge and skillset. The role will give you essential experience within a challenging yet rewarding setting.

Career progression routes include Special Needs Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and various Child Psychology and Educational Psychology routes. This Coulsdon-based school will provide you with education and training.

A common feature for many children and young people with special educational needs is marginalisation and disadvantage, trauma, dysfunctional family relationships, low educational attainment, and stigmatisation. Subsequently, they face many barriers in life and are more 'at risk' of negative outcomes. As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will be instrumental in providing consistency and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life.

Job Role and Responsibilities of a Special Needs Learning Support Assistant:

1. Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students
2. Provide behaviour and pastoral support
3. Build robust and effective relationships with students
4. Employ a practical approach to meet the individual needs of students
5. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
6. Show caring, compassion, and good listening skills
7. Work 1:1 and in small groups with students
8. Ensure the safeguarding of students
9. Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD

Start date: ASAP

Training: Excellent on-site training, support, and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students

Working hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4.00pm, term time only

Salary: £85-£100 per day

Requirements:

1. You MUST have the right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship
2. Must be able to travel to Coulsdon

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.

Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence at Academics Ltd if interested in the Special Needs Learning Support Assistant role:

Education and Training - Coulsdon