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We have an exciting opportunity for Learning Support Assistant's at Orchard Rise Farm in Loxton!
About Us:
We areexpanding and will be opening Orchard Rise Farm in Loxton, ready for September! We are an innovative provision offering a safe space for children with SEN.
At Orchard Rise Farm, our students will learn through an outdoor, land, and craft-based curriculum, which includes practical skills like gardening and caring for farm animals.
About the Role:
- Provide 1:1 support to learners with learning difficulties and/or learning disabilities and challenging behaviour.
- Help students adjust to their new settings, recognise signs of distress, offer reassurance, and promote inclusion.
- Supervise and support students to ensure their safety and access to learning, facilitating their physical, emotional, and educational development.
Requirements:
- Experience working with children/young adults with SEN.
- A desire to learn and a passion for working with children with additional needs.
- A patient, caring, compassionate, and child-centred approach.
- Excellent observation skills and the ability to problem solve and think creatively to enable our students to reimagine their potential.
- Emotional intelligence and resilience with the ability to react calmly in challenging situations.
- An interest in or skills in working in the outdoor environment.
**Benefits of Zen Educate for Teaching Assistants:** Zen Educate offers a unique platform for teaching staff to find the right role, focusing on work-life balance, better pay, and on hands support throughout your career. Join us and make a difference in the lives of children with SEN at Orchard Rise Farm!
