Learning Support Assistant

• Permanent placement

• Full Time

• Immediate Start

• Ofsted Rating 'Good’

An exciting opportunity to work in a specialist school near Chard, this would be a fantastic opportunity for a candidate who is wanting a rewarding career in teaching.

All pupils have a special education need as their primary need as well as sensory and nurturing needs. They are an approved independent special school key stage 2 up to secondary and post 16.

This job will involve a high amount of supervision. Many of the students generally arrive with a history of poor attendance, placement gaps and exclusions from school and have therefore missed (often hugely significant) periods of education.They believe that engaging with learning is the key to young people achieving success. They provide a creative, active and exciting curriculum that aims to inspire, stimulate and motivate all our young people.

The headteacher is looking for someone who is:

- Positive, patient and willing to work

- Provide specialized assistance to individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities

- Support individuals in their daily activities and routines

- Implement behaviour support plans and strategies

- Assist with educational and therapeutic activities

- Foster a positive and inclusive environment for individuals with special needs

- Collaborate with a team of professionals to ensure the well-being and progress of individuals

Requirements:

- Experience working with individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities

- Knowledge of special education principles and practices

- Ability to effectively communicate and engage with individuals of all ages

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

- Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others

- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as additional roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud to have the highest standard of compliance in achieving the REC audited status. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition to the above we also offer:

Guaranteed Pay Plans

Agency Worker Regulations

Interview preparation advice and support

Support and councelling through a confidential helpline

24/7 access to a UK GP, including consultations and prescription delivery

Discounts and offers worth hundreds of pounds

Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay.