Learning Support Assistant - Academics : Job Details

Learning Support Assistant - East Grinstead - January 2025

Are you someone who possesses patience, empathy and resilience?

Would you love a role working with young people and making a real difference to their every day lives?

Perhaps you have aspirations of becoming a teacher or therapist?

This opportunity can open so many doors to a rewarding career! Apply today to find out more.

A mixed gender SEN school of 40 children is seeking a Learning Support Assistant. The 'Good' school for ages ranges from 7-19 provides specific and tailored support to children and young adults with a range learning difficulties and complex needs. These include children on the Autistic Spectrum as well as those with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties.

In the role you can benefit from:* An excellent rate of pay * Seeing amazing levels of progression and development * Great career development opportunities * On-site parking* Term-time contract * On-going career support from your dedicated consultant

Your daily responsibilities as a learning support assistant:

• Completing administrative work alongside teachers and therapists
• Supporting a child/children with their academics work
• De-escalating situations if a child becomes agitated
• Supporting children with eating and sometimes toileting
• Working with teachers to establish the learning outcomes of lessons
• Supervising children around the campus

Requirements of you:

• A child & adult DBS (we can support your application if you do not currently have one)
• You will not be subject to any measures which prevent you from working with children
• Commitment to the position and a desire to work with children with Special Needs
• Empathy and resilience