Learning Support Assistant

Academics

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East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 4LZ, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A Learning Support Assistant position is available at a mixed gender SEN school in East Grinstead, starting in April 2025.
The role requires patience, empathy, and resilience, and offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of young people with learning difficulties and complex needs.
Candidates should have a child & adult DBS and a commitment to supporting children with special needs, with no prior restrictions preventing work with children.
The position offers an excellent rate of pay, term-time contract, on-site parking, and opportunities for career development.
Experience in a similar role is preferred, although specific years of experience are not mentioned in the job description.

Learning Support Assistant - East Grinstead - April 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 of Learning Support Assistant 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 a Learning Support Assistant:

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

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