Learning Support Assistant/Student Learning Coach
START DATE: ASAP
JOB TITLE/ROLE: Learning Support Assistant/Student Learning Coach
SECTOR: Education
LOCATION: Southend
DETAILS:
A large special educational needs college based in Southend, which caters for students aged between 16 to 25 years old with Autism, SLD and Complex Needs are looking for enthusiastic and resilient personal care assistants to join them ASAP. The successful learning support assistant will be required to provide general classroom support and may also be asked to work on a one to one basis or in small groups.
You will need:
- To be committed to providing support to learners with a range of needs, be flexible in your approach and be able to work as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills, along with patience and enthusiasm
- Previous experience with SEND is a requirement
- Understanding and experience using Makaton, PECs and sensory approaches are advantageous but not essential
- Willingness to provide personal care support to students who are more vulnerable (such as wheelchair assistance, feeding etc.)
The college are also open to receiving applications from people who have previously worked as a support/care worker. This is a full time, long term role to start ASAP and will continue until the end of the academic year (July 2025).
About the role:
- Personal Care Assistant - working with ASD, complex needs, SEMH
- Full and part time availability
- Ideal Candidate: Previous SEND experience is essential, Makaton and PECS experience - highly desirable but not essential, previous experience as a support worker/care worker
About the college:
- All through SEND support for students aged 14+
- Warm friendly and supportive staff
- Ongoing training provided
- Well-resourced college with state-of-the-art facilities
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