Learning Support Assistant (SEN)

Learning Support Assistant (SEN)
Prospero Teaching are currently recruiting an experienced Learning Support Assistant for a 'Outstanding' Ofsted rated SEN School located in the Southampton area.
This specialist school provides education and care for pupils aged 7-16 years with Complex Learning Difficulties & Associated Needs including: Autism, Speech & Language Disorders and Challenging Behaviour.
As a successful candidate you will be joining a dedicated team providing a nurturing and caring environment for all pupils to excel and ensuring the best education possible.
Previous experiences working within a schools setting and/or special educational needs would be advantageous but not essential as ongoing training will be offered throughout the role.
This fantastic school offers a pupil centred educational programme encouraging the developments of all pupils.
Contract Details for the Learning Support Assistant role:

• Location: Southampton, Hampshie
• Position: Learning Support Assistant
• Type of work: Supporting students with Autism & Learning Difficulties
• Start date: Janaury 2024 (possibly sooner)
• Contract type: Temporary/Permanent
• Full time/part time: Full-Time (Mon-Fri)
• Minimum rate of pay: From �94.90 per day

Experience, Training and Qualifications required for the SEN Teaching Assistant role:

• Previous LSA experience is required, ideally within the SEN Sector, although this is not essential providing you have the right attitude and desire.
• A passion for working with children with ASD, Aspergers, Complex Needs
• GCSEs Maths & English
• Preferable: Graduate, CACHE or NVQ
• You should have lots of energy and enthusiasm with a positive attitude towards working with SEN students.

To be eligible as an Learning Support Assistant role through Prospero Teaching you must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.
Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team

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