Learning Support Assistant - SEND Education

Learning Support Assistant - SEND Education

• SEND School
• Based in Southend on Sea
• Full-time

We are currently looking for Learning Support Assistants who are dedicated and passionate about supporting children in a school-based environment. Our school caters for children from 5-11 years old with varied SEND needs, such as Autism, SEMH and ADHD.

Your role as a Learning Support Assistant will be to support pupils on a 1:1 or group basis with their learning development and care needs while at school. This role will be based in a school in Southend on Sea, the ideal candidate will be based in the area but if you are happy to commit to Southend on sea you will be considered.

Job Responsibilities

• Experience supporting children or young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities
• Experience or willingness to assist with personal care if needed
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively
• A valid DBS registered with the online update service or be willing to apply for a new DBS.
• Available 5 days a week and able to commit to at least 1-6 months

Benefits to you

• Dedicated consultant with a wealth of experience
• Competitive rates of pay, depending on experience
• Based in Southend on Sea
• Term Time only
• Full registration can be completed remotely online
• School Hours 8.30am-3.45pm

Job Requirements

• Happy to support children with learning difficulties or disabilities.
• Valid DBS registered with the online update service or willing to apply for a new one.
• Available 2-5 days a week and able to commit to at least 3-6 months

If you would like more information or would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV today.

Empowering Learning Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face-to-face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation."