At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with autism and ADHD, helping them engage and progress in learning.
- Company: Vision for Education, dedicated to safeguarding and supporting young people.
- Benefits: Weekly pay, guaranteed pay scheme, pension contributions, and free professional development training.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with ongoing support and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEND, SEMH, or challenging behaviour; Level 3 Teaching Assistant preferred.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 27000 £ per year.
- Learning Support Assistant
- Hailsham, East Sussex
- £14.24 - £14.50 (salary is dependant on qualifications/experience)
- September
About the role
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and confident Learning Support Assistant who has a strong understanding of supporting pupils with autism and additional needs.
You will play a vital role in providing support for two pupils with ASC and ADHD, helping them to regulate their emotions, engage with learning and make meaningful progress both academically and socially.
Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and another experienced support professional, you will contribute to the planning and delivery of tailored strategies that support positive behaviour, emotional regulation and access to the curriculum.
Your experience will allow you to recognise triggers, implement effective interventions and adapt your approach to meet each child's individual needs.
We are seeking a calm, patient and proactive professional who is confident in building strong relationships and creating a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.
You will bring creativity and initiative to the role, using engaging and purposeful activities to promote independence, resilience and a positive attitude towards learning.
Requirements
- Desirable: Level 3 Teaching Assistant
- Ideally have prior school experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH or challenging behavioural needs.
- Be confident in behaviour management skills to de‑escalate any threatening or aggressive behaviour.
- Desired: Team teach or PRICE trained.
- Be resilient, empathetic, patient and not take things too personally.
Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
Benefits
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in‑house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations).
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support.
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Learning Support Assistant in Hailsham employer: Vision for Education Ltd
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