Learning Support Assistant

Classroom Support are excited to be working with an incredible SEN School (Pupils aged 4-19) in Leigh-on-Sea!
Classroom Support are currently searching for a promising Learning Support Assistant on behalf of a wonderful SEN (Special Educational Needs) School in Leigh-on-Sea. This wonderful school supports pupils with various support needs but mostly Autism and ADHD.
The school are looking to recruit experienced Learning Support Assistants. These roles are long term positions on a temporary basis. Permanent positions are available for excellent performance.
The ideal candidate will be a hardworking Learning Support Assistant with experience supporting students who have special education needs (SEN). Ideal candidates will have experience supporting such students in 1:1 and group settings and have first-hand experience working with children with SEN such as ASD, PMLD or SLD.
The school has children ranging from 4-19 years. The age group you will be working with will depend on your previous experience and current school demand.
Your working days will be Monday – Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm.
You will be paid £(Apply online only) on a weekly basis.
To start in January 2024.
It is essential that you have previous experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and/or are confident in supporting children with Autism and ADHD.
Candidate Requirements
* Must have experience of working within a school in the past 2 years.
* Must have experience of supporting students with challenging behaviour, ASD, PMLD or SLD and be of a calm but firm nature.
* Must have or be willing to pay for an enhanced DBS - You will need both or be willing to pay £52.20 towards the running of a DBS you do not already have one and on the update service (£13 per year).
* Advantageous to have previous experience in the care sector.
* Advantageous to have previous teaching/tutoring/mentoring experience.
* Any school or Nursery work experience relevant.
* Behaviour management skills advantageous.
* Any qualification in Health and Social care or Teaching and Learning in schools also advantageous.
Please apply today with your CV and we will give you a call to discuss this school and other local opportunities in local schools