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There are multiple roles for a Learning Support Assistant within the Wandsworth Borough. This role is for a specialist SEND provision or Special Education Schools, who are looking for passionate Learning Support Assistants to join their team!
You could be working with students aged 4 to 18 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties), SLD (Severe Learning Disabilities) or SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health).
There are multiple positions available currently - both full and part time, so please enquire for more information.
We will accept applications from candidates with a range of experience - experience within an SEND setting is desirable but not essential and training can be provided. It would also be beneficial to have experience working with challenging behaviours, so anyone from a youth or support worker background would be encouraged to apply. Whilst experience is not necessary, the ideal candidate must have a desire and passion for working with children with ASC, PMLD, MLD, SLD or SEMH.
Your Role:
- Supporting learners on a one-to-one basis often with complex learning needs
- Working with other support staff to engage pupils in class
- Providing feedback to teachers and parents
- You will be assisting pupils with Complex Communication, Autism, SEMH, ADHD, Severe Learning Difficulties and other Learning Disabilities
What you will need:
- A range of behaviour management techniques
- To have worked with learners with a range of needs
- The ability to engage a young person in learning through a range of methods
- To be able to commit to working at the school for long period of time
- A resilient attitude
Why choose Engage Education?
- We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee
- You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
- You will be invited to our wide range of continued professional development (CPD) training sessions, provided by our in-house team of experienced senior leaders. These are completely free to attend!
- Do you have friends or colleagues looking for work? Invite friends to join us & earn a £50 Amazon voucher when they work 5 days! You can refer friends from the UK or from overseas and you can refer as many people as you like! The sky is the limit…
How to apply
If you're as excited about this role as we are, you can apply below - or get in touch with us directly.
If you're not contacted within 7 working days, unfortunately you have not been successful for this role. We have a lot of applications to our positions, so don't be disheartened - you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for. We will also keep your CV on file and continue to help you in your search for your next role.
All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.
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We look forward to hearing from you!
