Learning Support Assistant - SEND

Mansfield

Full time term time only
14.25 - 15 per hour (dependent on experience)

A special educational needs school in Mansfield are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils on a full-time basis (term time only).
The school caters for pupils aged 3 -18 years with ASC (Autistic Spectrum Conditions) SCLN (Speech, language, and communication needs) and other complex needs.
They require a Learning Support Assistant, ideally with previous experience providing support for young people with additional needs, and who is committed to increasing life chances for those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The successful applicant will join an established team of class and senior teachers, and Learning Support Assistants.
Team Teach qualification is required although training can be provided.
The successful candidate will:

Have experience in an education or health care setting, and be able to liaise with a large, multi-disciplinary team

Have excellent communication skills and will be responsible for providing feedback to pupils and their parents/carers on a regular basis

Ideally have a valid Team Teach certificate

Be comfortable with personal care and support feeding due to the complexity of pupil needs

Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop a happy, safe, and stimulating learning environment which meets pupils' physical, academic, social and emotional needs

Support young people to develop their confidence, resilience, and independence for life beyond school

Support teachers in the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum which meets individual needs and prepares pupils for employment and success after their school journey

Liaise with parents/carers and a multi-disciplinary team to ensure holistic support for pupils and provide a wide range of experience

We are a leading education recruitment agency placing Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Cover Supervisors, HLTAs and Nursery Nurses into Schools and Nurseries across Yorkshire and the East Midlands.
Benefits of working with us:

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Competitive rates of daily pay

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all supply staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, we will undertake the necessary checks to complete your registration with us, inclusive of a video interview, current references and DBS check.

If you are interested in this role, please email your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed).

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