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.