Learning Support Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting students in the special educational needs sector? Zest is currently recruiting for a SEND school based in Erdington for a SEND Learning Support Assistant to start as soon as possible. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role and will be working with secondary-aged students with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).

Responsibilities of the SEND Learning Support Assistant role:

• Supporting students during lessons by explaining concepts, providing additional explanations, and offering assistance with tasks as needed
• Working closely with teachers and other professionals to implement and monitor individual education plans for the students, ensuring that their specific needs are met
• Implementing behaviour management strategies to support students - including de-escalation techniques, positive reinforcement, and setting clear expectations
• Assisting students with developing communication skills, including verbal and non-verbal communication

Requirements of the SEND Learning Support Assistant role:

• The ability to remain patient and empathetic when working with students who may struggle with learning or exhibit challenging behaviours
• The confidence to adapt to changing situations and respond appropriately to the individual needs of students
• Being able to work collaboratively as part of a team, including with teachers and other support staff, to ensure a coordinated approach to supporting students’ needs

If you are interested in this temporary position or want to find out more, contact Chris at Zest Education or click 'apply for job’ to submit your details.

Zest Education are an REC 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, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

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, teaching within a school teaching the British Curriculum).