Learning Support Assistant

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people? We are looking for caring, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join a specialist education setting that supports children and young people with a range of needs.

No previous school-based experience is required. We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about supporting others, whether through personal experience, voluntary work, caring responsibilities, youth work, sports coaching, childcare, or simply a genuine desire to help young people achieve their full potential.

The Role As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work alongside teachers, therapists, and other professionals to support pupils throughout their school day. Every day is different, and you'll play a key role in helping students develop academically, socially, emotionally, and personally.

Your responsibilities may include: Supporting students during lessons and learning activities. Encouraging communication, interaction, and independence. Assisting with personal care and mobility where required. Helping pupils participate in sensory, therapeutic, and life-skills activities.

Building positive relationships with students and supporting their wellbeing. Celebrating achievements and helping every student reach their individual goals. Supporting students during educational visits, enrichment activities, and community-based learning.

Who We're Looking For You do not need previous SEN experience to be successful in this role. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who: Are compassionate, patient, and resilient. Have a positive attitude and are willing to learn.

Enjoy working with children and young people. Have personal experience supporting a family member or friend with additional needs. Have backgrounds in care, youth work, sports coaching, childcare or community support. Are considering a future career in teaching, psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, social work, nursing, or healthcare.

Want to make a meaningful difference every day. What We Offer Access to free, ongoing CPD training and development opportunities, helping you build valuable skills and specialist SEN knowledge from day one. A supportive and experienced consultant to advise and help Opportunities to gain specialist SEN knowledge and experience. Career progre...

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