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Learning Support Assistant

Uniform Education
Posted 21 hours ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Carshalton, Surrey SM5 3PE, England

Salary

£95 - £110 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job is focused on supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), particularly those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
  • Candidates should have previous experience working in a SEND setting, ideally with SEMH students, and a compassionate approach to working with children.
  • Responsibilities include providing 1:1 and small group support, assisting with personal care, and implementing behaviour management strategies.
  • The position offers a salary of £23,000 to £25,000, depending on experience, and requires a minimum of one year of relevant experience.
  • Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Do you have experience in working with students who have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? If so, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH, SEND, and additional learning needs
  • Assist with personal care tasks where required
  • Support with behaviour management strategies to promote positive learning environments
  • Help create tailored resources to meet the individual learning requirements of students
  • Collaborate with teaching staff to ensure effective delivery of lessons and progress tracking
  • Encourage students to develop social and communication skills
  • Promote inclusion, well-being, and independence

Essential Criteria:

  • Previous experience working in a SEND setting, ideally with SEMH students
  • Knowledge of behaviour management strategies
  • Experience in providing personal care, if required
  • A compassionate, patient, and nurturing approach to working with children
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Desirable but not essential:

  • Relevant qualifications such as Teaching Assistant, Childcare, or SEN-specific courses
  • Team-Teach or similar behaviour management training

If you're an empathetic, proactive individual looking to make a difference in the lives of children with SEND, we'd love to hear from you!

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