Learning Support Assistant - SEND Schools and Mainstream Schools - Islington, North London - September 2024
Empowering Learning are currently working with a number of SEND Schools and Mainstream Schools in Islington, Northwest London and surrounding boroughs all looking to recruit Learning Support Assistants for the next academic year.
Job Specifications:
- Islington, Northwest London
- Monday to Friday (Full-Time, Term Time Only)
- SEND Schools and or Mainstream Schools
- 1:1 Support and Small Group Support
The Learning Support Assistant will be required to support learners with EHCPs who have support and learning needs. Students range from those with moderate learning disabilities, Autistic spectrum, social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH). The role will have elements of 1-1 support as well as group work to help achieve the academic needs of these students. Working with the wider ALS team, the role will involve creating relationships with students that encourages their academic, emotional and social growth.
Candidate Requirements:
- Experience supporting children, adults or the elderly with disabilities and or learning difficulties in an professional or personal capacity.
- Be able to support and encourage high levels of social skills and demonstrate learning techniques
- Must be able to commit to a full-time role on a long-term basis working Monday to Friday
- Patient, empathetic and supportive
- Be able to understand the needs of students and provide appropriate support
- Must be able to work on a 1:1 basis but also in small groups
If you feel this is the right role for then please apply today!
"Empowering Learning Ltd. are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation."
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