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Learning Support Assistant - Special Education Needs - Horley

Brand new school - opening in September! Ideal role for Graduates - Psychology, Criminology, English

A truly exceptional opportunity to join the team in a brand new, niche, and outstanding school that provides learning and educational interventions for up to 50 young people with a dedicated vision of nurturing independent learners for adult life.

The school provides learning to students with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) for Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and Autism.

The majority of students have associated special educational needs including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), speech, language, and communication difficulties, as well as oppositional defiance and attachment disorders.

The school has developed a comprehensive, well-rounded, and personalised curriculum accessible to all children and young people, regardless of their past experiences, developmental challenges, and learning difficulties. All students are supported to progress and achieve at a level appropriate to their abilities, and are encouraged to acquire skills, knowledge, attitudes, and qualifications necessary for further education, employment, and independence in adult life.

Learning Support Assistant - Special Education Needs - Horley

Responsibilities:

working one-on-one with a child that needs support in the classroom
supporting the child with their education, behavioural and social development
Helping the child to focus, understand, and work through tasks
Accompanying and supporting a child on school outings, sporting or social events
Encouraging a child to communicate and express themselves and to feel comfortable and confident in their own abilities
Supporting the teacher in preparation of lessons and materials for learning
Assessing and keeping records of student's progress
Participating in team meetings and training programmes
Supporting regulations pertaining to the safeguarding of childrenLearning Support Assistant - Special Education Needs - Horley

Hours and pay:

Monday to Friday school term time only (39 weeks of the year)
08h30 to 15h30 - occasionally 16h00 for training purposes
Daily rate of £89 to £95 (£445 to £475 per week)What is required:

A Degree in a relevant subject such as Psychology, Criminology, or English is highly desirable
Experience with children is highly desirable
A co-operative working style and practical approach to solving problems
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Flexibility in terms of working patternsApply to this advert or contact Judith Oakley on (phone number removed) to discuss the opportunity.

Learning Support Assistant - Special Education Needs - Horley