Learning Support Assistant (SEMH/ASD)
Salary: £85-£90 per day
Working Hours: 08:30-16:00 Mon-Fri
Location: Bolney
Availability: Full-Time
Start Date: End of September
Independent Special School based in a rural setting between Crawley, Horsham and East Grinstead, recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join them late September. In this role you will be supporting students with Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulties and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The school is easily accessible from the A23 and A272. It is hosted in extensive grounds with a range of facilities designed to support young people both academically and socially. They empower pupils to grow in confidence, resilience, and self-awareness. Their unique resources and environment foster personal development.
(Driving Licence required due to location)
Your New Role
- Experience working with children who have complex emotional needs
- The ability to recognise situations and ensure de-escalation before disruption
- Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary
- Demonstrate an understanding of how pupils learn and how to meet their individual requirements
- A genuine level of care and want for helping students thrive
- Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment for students with special needs
Any relevant applicants are encouraged to apply.