Crowborough
Education
Contract | Full Time
06/01/2025
13/12/2024
03/01/2025
An SEN School in Crowborough is welcoming applications for their Learning Support Assistant vacancy. This is a fantastic opportunity with a brilliantly well-run establishment, with lots of experienced staff to learn from.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll be working with children who require additional support with reading/writing and breaking down tasks to make them more manageable.
Key benefits of the role of Learning Support Assistant:
* Excellent for career progression into care, psychology or teaching
* Lots of training available in behaviour management, communication strategies and emergency aid
* Term-time only which means lots of holiday!
* Permanent employment opportunities available
* Secured work 5 days per week
What can you expect to do on a daily basis as a Learning Support Assistant?
* Work alongside teachers, therapists and other support staff
* Ensure that equipment and facilities are safe for the children to use
* Preparation of activities and tidying away after
* Developing an understanding with a child to maintain an optimal learning environment
* Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and accurately
What is required of you?
* A genuine desire to work with children with special education needs
* A caring, compassionate and resilient nature
* A 'can-do' attitude but also being pro-active rather than always waiting for direction
* You will require a DBS check (which we can support you with)
* You must not be barred from working with children
* You will have grades A*-C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
If this is the Learning Support Assistant position for you, apply today!