Learning Support Assistant

Description:

Empowering Learning are looking for an Experienced Learning Support Assistant to work in a Primary SEND specialist school situated in Chesterfield. Experience working in a school setting and experience with SEND pupils is essential. Experience within the a sector with transferable skills may also be considered. Experience of working within a care sector is favourable and a positive and dynamic personality are essential. Driving and own vehicle are also essential for the role. This is a small site. Candidates must be heavily experienced and be able to manage challenging behaviour.

Desirable Attributes:

Have experience working with young people
Ability to work with people with high level need
Be highly organised with excellent communication skills
Have a desire to work with, inspire and support children
Have an interest in supporting young people with a variety of SEND
Have experience supporting children with additional needs (desirable not essential)
Be able to supply school with teaching references
Be a part of the school team taking part in the wider school environment
Have an understanding of managing children with SEMH needs.Job Description:

Supporting the class teacher and other teaching assistants in the day to day running of the class
Supporting children during lessons/school activities
Supporting staff/children during lunch and break times
Managing pupils personalised learning based on their individual need.
Helping young people with their daily care requirements
Working with a variety of SEND needs including non-verbal pupils
Delivering 1:1 or small group activities
Collecting evidence of children's work to support their assessment
Providing physical management and care of pupilsBenefits:

You will receive free, up to date safeguarding training
Dedicated consultant allocated to support you with any questions or concerns
CV writing support
Fast, effective compliance service
£150 Referral scheme for Teachers and Teaching Assistants
Access to training workshops and CPD courses to provide professional development.

Empowering Learning Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure, Barring Service (DBS) check and two professional references