Job Details

Learning support assistants required to work in special needs schools

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistants to support a Primary/Secondary SEMH School.

About the school

  • Primary andndash; ACS and SEMH
  • Secondary KS3 andndash;KS5 andndash; Challenging behaviour, SEMH, ADHD
  • Vulnerable young people, emotional and mental health
  • Outreach/Community Worker

They areandnbsp;looking for at least 2 of the following qualities:

  • Previous experience working in a PRU or alternative provision
  • Graduate (Sociology, Sports, Criminology or Psychology)
  • Experienced Youth or Community Support Worker
  • Support workers from mental health facilities or high-risk secure units
  • Sports coaches looking to transfer skills in supporting vulnerable young pupilsandrsquo; education
  • Confident, resilient, positive personality

Role:

  • This will be supporting students with social, emotional, mental health needs across either primary or secondary ages providing classroom support.
  • You will also be required to provide 1:1 support with any emotional issues, and supporting if pupils are behind with their work

Requirements:

  • Experience and understanding of how to support young people with social, emotional, mental health needs
  • Flexible in being able to provide 1:1, group support
  • Deal with any challenging behaviours or incidents in a calm manner
  • Available to start immediately
  • Commitment during term time full time Monday to Friday 8.30am andndash; 4.00pm

How to apply

If you are a LSA who can enthuse, motivate, and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

To discuss this opportunity or your suitability, contact Fatima-Zohra Chehalfiandnbsp;atandnbsp;(url removed)andnbsp;or callandnbsp;(phone number removed).andnbsp;

Submitting an updated CV with your expression of interest will strengthen your application.