Learning Support Assistant

Position: Learning Support Assistant (LSA) (Medical & Behaviour)

"Some people change the world. And some people change the people who change the world, and that's you."

Do you have experience working with children for KS3 & KS4?

"Have you worked with individuals with medical needs that also present behavioural challenges?"

Do you want to join a supportive school where the team strives to have fun and work together?

Randstad Education is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to work in the Benfleet Location. You will support children with additional learning needs, helping them to access the curriculum and achieve their potential in a supportive environment.

This role is needed on a full time basis. This role is to start ASAP and is a term time only position.

About School

This secondary school is providing a well-rounded education for all its students. This school offers a diverse range of curricular and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students both inside and outside the classroom, fostering their intellectual, social, and personal growth.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Permanent opportunities
• Supportive and long standing team
• Superb and spacious classrooms and grounds
• There is lots of room for progression in the roles, from senior teaching assistant to skill development and other areas to branch into (therapies, inclusion support etc.)
• A dedicated consultant will guide you through the entire process.
• Our Refer A Friend reward scheme: recommend someone to us and receive £300 in 'Love to Shop' vouchers!

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people, particularly in an educational setting.
• Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• A passion for working with children with SEN
• Experience in a school setting (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with learning difficulties or SEN.
• Assist the classroom teacher in delivering lessons and managing behaviour.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Help with the preparation of learning materials and classroom activities.
• Help students appreciate and value their learning experiences.
• Stay current on all school policies, including safeguarding, child protection, and health and safety.
• Keep up-to-date with the SEN Code of Practice and maintain the highest standards in everything you do.

Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS clearance will be undertaken prior to working in any schools.

If you are interested in this opportunity please use the apply button and if you have the relevant experience one of the team will be in touch.

No terminology in the above advertisement is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Randstad Education is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and accepts applications from all sections of the community.