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We are excited to be working with an outstanding SEN Support School (Key Stages 1-4) in Harlow!Â
This school specializes in providing support to children with severe, moderate, and complex needs, including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and sensory impairment. The pupils at this school are aged between 4-18 years old and have a range of moderate to complex special needs.
We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant who is enthusiastic and experienced in working with students who exhibit challenging behaviours/have challenging needs. The ideal Learning Support Assistant will have experience working with SEN pupils in both 1:1 and group settings and have firsthand experience with children who have SEN such as ADHD, Autism and severe/complex needs or physical disabilities.Â
Learning Support Assistants primarily support students in the classroom by helping them understand the material, offering encouragement and social/emotional support. Some students may require personal/intimate care, such as toileting and changing, and you will be expected to provide this level of support.
Specifications:
- Monday to Friday – 8:50am to 3:40pm (term-time only).
- £90-95 per day.
- Weekly pay (£(Apply online only) per week, PAYE).
- Temporary to Permanent – permanent contract available after you have completed 12 academic weeks.
- Support the classroom teacher – complete observations, give insight to the teacher about a pupil’s progress and current needs and carry out delegated tasks.
- Use your knowledge of complex learning difficulties to aid a pupil needing 1:2:1 support.
- Aid pupils in their learning; explain the current task, ensure they have all the equipment they need and help motivate them if needed.
- Provide expert personal/intimate care for pupils requiring this level of support.
- Liaise with the SENCO/Inclusion manager to deliver SEN provision.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.
For more information or to register your interest in the SEN LSA (Learning Support Assistant) role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
For more updates on the role, do not hesitate to contact Jessie Dowden or apply at (url removed)
