At a Glance
- Tasks: Support KS1 students with complex needs in a nurturing classroom environment.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at a brilliant special school in Chippenham.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, training opportunities, and guaranteed pay schemes.
- Other info: Long-term role with excellent support and career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with special needs and a passion for education are essential.
Teachers are working closely with a brilliant Special school in the Chippenham area. They are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join a KS1 class with some general classroom support as well as 1-1 work. The school looks after a wide range of special needs & disabilities including ASD, ADHD, SLD, PMLD, MLD, SEMH & other complex needs.
The Role
This role is ideally for someone looking for a full-time/long-term position as consistency for the students is very important; they are open to part-time for the right candidate. Due to the needs of the students, it is imperative that you have had experience working with special needs & disabilities, ideally in a school setting. The role will be fairly mixed but it is mainly focused around providing general classroom support in your KS1 class, supporting the teacher with whatever they need as well as providing regular 1-1 support to students. You will receive regular training and support from your class teacher as well as SLT.
You will be expected to:
- Be adaptable and flexible around the needs of the pupils.
- Have experience of working with SEMH/ASD.
- Feel confident in dealing with challenging behaviour.
- Support students on a personal level as well as educational.
Working with Long-term Teachers
We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools. LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout. Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you. We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance Team.
In addition you will receive:
- Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
- Permanent job roles
- Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
- Working to Agency Workers Regulations
- Interview preparation, advice and support
- Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay
Complex Needs Learning Support Assistant in Chippenham employer: Long-term Teachers
Long-Term Teachers is an excellent employer for aspiring educators, offering a supportive work culture where collaboration with experienced professionals is encouraged. Located in Marlborough, Wiltshire, the agency provides ample opportunities for career growth and development, ensuring that you are valued and supported throughout your journey. With a focus on inspiring the next generation, you will play a crucial role in students' academic and emotional support while benefiting from comprehensive guidance and resources.
