At a Glance
- Tasks: Support special-needs students and help them achieve their goals in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join a compassionate and inclusive education community dedicated to empowering learners.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, term-time only work, and access to free professional development training.
- Other info: Collaborate with expert practitioners and receive dedicated support throughout your placement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience for your future career.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people with additional needs is preferred, but passion and resilience are key.
The predicted salary is between 17.5 - 17.5 £ per hour.
Employment Type: Temporary, ongoing contract, term-time only, ASAP start
Hours: flexible hours availability, full-time or part-time (Standard working day is 08:30 - 16:00)
Salary: £17.50 per hour via Umbrella
Are you a compassionate and adaptable professional dedicated to the belief that every learner deserves a pathway to independence? We are seeking Learning Support Assistants to join our inclusive education community. Whether you are experienced in supporting high-needs learners or providing general classroom assistance, we have a place for your expertise. These roles are about more than classroom assistance; they are about empowering students to master the skills they need for life. You will be a key point of support, blending patience with strategy to ensure our learners are ready for the world beyond the college gates.
Benefits:
- Great Work-Life Balance: Term-time only, strictly Monday to Friday (08:30 - 16:00) with no weekend or evening shifts.
- Unmatched Flexibility: Full-time or part-time options, we build a working timetable around your personal commitments.
- Supportive Culture: Collaborate with expert practitioners and receive dedicated 1:1 support from your specialist consultant throughout your placement.
- Professional Growth: Gain valuable Post-16 SEND experience, ideal for future educators, therapists, or social workers, plus access to free CPD training.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support special-needs students on a 1:1, in-class, or out-of-class basis to progress toward their EHCP milestones, developmental goals, and vocational aspirations.
- Collaborate closely with teaching staff to differentiate and modify curriculum resources, including supporting students during active sessions and community-based trips.
- Complete administrative responsibilities by recording support interactions constructively, helping the college maintain statutory records for EHCP annual reviews.
Requirements:
- Experience supporting young people with additional needs (such as ASD, SEMH, sensory, or learning difficulties) in an educational, healthcare, or community setting.
- Even if you don't meet every single criteria listed, if you are a resilient individual with a genuine passion for supporting students and a willingness to learn, we would still love to hear from you.
Could this be your next challenge? Please apply via this page with a copy of your CV.
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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