Learning Support Assistant SEN

Have you worked in education or care previously?

Or maybe you have personal experience supporting individuals with disabilities?

Do have an understanding of autism and are passionate about making a difference?

There are many backgrounds that shape our learning support assistants, and these are just a few that would make you a great fit for an exciting new role!

We are working with and supporting a fantastic school in Leeds which is a special education needs school that caters for students with autism and associated difficulties, including ADHD and complex needs.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be supporting the class Teacher, to deliver high quality education and learning to children and young people with special education needs and other complex or anxiety related needs who may present with challenging behaviours associated with their diagnosis. Some pupils may also have multiple learning difficulties.

The school is a nurturing environment, rated very highly and well regarded for their individual approach to learning.

Benefits:

• £90-£105 per day (based on experience)
• A welcoming team that will make you feel supported throughout your role
• Free on site parking
• Highly rated school focused on staff progression
• A 'Recommend a Friend' bonus up to £300
• A dedicated, professional and friendly consultant and a branch with 24 hour on-call facility

Responsibilities of the role:

• Working as directed by the Classroom Teachers and Senior Leadership Team.
• Understand how a pupil's learning is affected by their physical, intellectual, emotional and social development and understand the stages of child development.
• Provide support and encouragement to children and young people.
• Challenge and motivate pupils, promote and reinforce self-esteem.
• Participate in the marking of pupil's work and accurately record achievement/progress.
• Encourage children to value their experiences and knowledge.
• Be familiar and keep up to date with the school's systems and structures as outlined in policy documents including Health and Safety and Child Protection policies.
• Be familiar and up to date with SEN Code of Practice.

For more information about this position please apply today and we will be in touch.

I look forward to hearing from you!

You may know someone else suitable for this role? Please get in touch and you will receive £300 in Love2Shop vouchers once your referral has worked 30 days with Randstad!