Learning Support Assistant

As a Learning Support Assistant, the work centres on every pupil has an EHCP and benefits from personalised support delivered through therapeutic and relationship-led approaches. It would suit someone who can bring warm, steady communication with children and families to the role.

Role overview

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding children and young people. This nurturing provision supports children aged 4 to 16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, autism and associated communication difficulties.

Learning support involved

Every pupil has an EHCP and benefits from personalised support delivered through therapeutic and relationship-led approaches. Assisting teachers in delivering engaging learning activities. Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.

Education skills and requirements

• Has experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks will apply.
• Relevant teaching, classroom, childcare, QTS, SEN, safeguarding, or early-years experience may be required.

Job details

• A welcoming specialist school in Shaftesbury is searching for a compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join their team on a full-time permanent basis.
• Permanent SEN opportunities.
• Additional detail: Additional staff or wellbeing benefits may be available.

Requirements mentioned

• DBS check
• SEN experience