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Learning Support Assistant - Maidstone (PMLD Specialism)Full-time, Monday to Friday£83.33 per day
Do you have a passion for making a genuine difference in the lives of secondary-aged students with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)? If so, this role could be the perfect fit!
Position: Learning Support AssistantLocation: MaidstoneSchool: Highly-Regarded Special Needs School
We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join an outstanding special needs school in the Maidstone area, supporting secondary-aged students with PMLD. This is a unique opportunity to work within a nurturing and inclusive environment, where you can help students flourish both academically and personally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and group support to secondary students with PMLD, assisting with learning activities and daily tasks.
- Offer personal care support, including help with toileting and feeding, while ensuring each student's dignity and well-being.
- Collaborate with teachers and support staff to implement tailored Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and manage behaviour effectively.
- Create a supportive, safe, and engaging atmosphere that encourages students to achieve their full potential.
What We Offer:
- Competitive daily rate with weekly payments.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities - we're the only agency partnered with the National College, giving you access to over 2000 certified CPD courses at no cost!
- A supportive and collaborative work environment with regular supervision.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with PMLD.
Requirements:
- Willingness to travel up to an hour to work.
- Legal right to work in the UK.
- Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs, particularly PMLD, is advantageous.
- Ability to provide personal care support, including toileting and feeding, as needed.
- Strong communication skills, patience, flexibility, and a positive approach.
- Willingness to undergo necessary background checks and obtain clearances.
- Hold, or be willing to apply for, an enhanced DBS (child workforce) on the update service.
If you're committed to positively impacting the lives of secondary-aged students with PMLD, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to join this exceptional school community in Maidstone.
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