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A outstanding special educational needs school is looking for an outgoing and dedicated Learning support assistant to work with young people (aged 7-16 years) with learning difficulties and speech and language needs. You will be helping children on a 1:1 basis supporting learners to access learning. Your focus will be to enable them to become independent and confident individuals by teaching them essential life skills and ways to communicate effectively. This opportunity is needed on a full time, permanent basis ASAP. This is a fabulous opportunity to join a lively team that focuses strongly on the core areas of education, independence and inclusion. This role is needed 08:30-4pm Monday-Friday starting ASAP.
Job Responsibility:
Interacting and participating with the students in the development of skills, supporting pupils to reach their potential for independence
Supporting clients' participation in social, leisure, educational and employment opportunities within the local community
Providing the support and care identified in students' individual learning plans
Encouraging and enabling students to maintain acceptable levels of personal and environmental hygiene
Participating in relevant training to achieve required qualifications and attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required
Requirements:
GCSE's with minimum Grade C/ level 4 or equivalent, including Maths and English language
Experience of working with adults or children with learning or communication difficulties
Honest, trustworthy & ethical behaviour at all times
Own means of transport (desirable)
Nice to have:
Own means of transport (desirable)
What we offer:
Access to all school facilities
On-site parking
CPD opportunities available for all staff
Free hot meal
On-site speech & language and occupational therapists
Off-site activities such as horse-riding, swimming, shopping and park visits