At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties through tailored activities.
- Company: Specialist school in Tonbridge focused on sensory learning and individualised curriculum.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, excellent training, and career progression opportunities in SEN fields.
- Other info: Join a caring team and enjoy a rewarding role in a nurturing environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; ideal for Psychology or Health & Social Care graduates.
The predicted salary is between 18360 - 22440 £ per year.
Are you motivated by supporting and helping others? We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support primary and secondary aged students with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs. Experience is desirable, can be personal or professional experience.
This specialist setting in Tonbridge supports pupils aged 4-19 who require a highly adapted, individualised curriculum to help them thrive and reach their full potential. The school focuses on sensory learning, communication development, and life skills in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
This Learning Support Assistant role is an excellent opportunity to work closely and network with other teams of professionals, gaining relevant experience while expanding your knowledge and skillset. This role will give you essential experience within a challenging yet rewarding setting, career progression routes include SEN Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and various Child Psychology pathways.
Job Role and Responsibilities:
- Assist the class teacher in providing tailored learning experiences for students
- Support students with PMLD through sensory-based and communication-led activities
- Provide personal care and mobility support where required
- Behaviour and pastoral support
- Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with students
- Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
- Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
- Ensure safeguarding of students
- Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD
Start date ASAP, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you. Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students. £92.56 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only. No previous experience is required.
If you have a Psychology / Criminology / Health & Social Care degree, it's an excellent use of your degree. You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship.
Academics are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB). Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.
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