Teaching Assistant

Zest Education; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable special educational needs school in Lichfield is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support students aged 11-19 with severe and profound complex learning difficulties. The ideal candidate will have experience in a school or care setting, strong interpersonal skills, and a compassionate approach. Responsibilities include providing individualized support and maintaining a nurturing environment. Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or care setting within the last 5 years.
• Compassionate and supportive with students.
• Ability to handle challenging situations with patience.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized assistance to students.
• Support students academically with their curriculum.
• Maintain a safe and nurturing environment.

Skills

Prior experience with special educational needs

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to remain calm in challenging situations

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with severe and profound complex learning difficulties? A reputable special educational needs school in Lichfield is currently seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their team starting ASAP.

As a Learning Support Assistant in this special educational needs school environment, you will play a crucial role in supporting students aged 11-19 through their educational journey. Your responsibilities will include providing individualised assistance to students, both one-on-one and in small groups, catering to their unique learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised assistance to students, both one-on-one and in small groups, catering to their unique learning needs.
• Support students academically and help them access the curriculum appropriate to their age group (11-19).
• Contribute to a positive and conducive learning environment and support effective behaviour management.
• Assist in de-escalating challenging situations with a calm and rational approach to maintain a safe, nurturing space for learners.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with special educational needs or in a care setting.
• Compassionate, supportive approach with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to form meaningful relationships with students who may have difficulty connecting with others.
• Ability to remain calm and patient in challenging situations.

School and Location

Lichfield

Salary and Experience

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

How to apply

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more contact Steph at Zest Education or apply for job at the top of the page to submit your details.

Safeguarding and Requirements

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.