Protocol Education is looking for an experienced learning support assistant in a happy, safe and stimulating environment helping to develop students between the ages 11-19, with complex and moderate learning difficulties with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Our client is based in Feltham and are passionate about putting children at the heart of education. Working in SEN, it is important to ensure and encourage independence, life skills and self-confidence for every individual pupil.
A fully wheelchair accessible, equal opportunity environment with options for all pupils to benefit from school activities whether that may be curricular and extra-curricular. Previously working in a similar environment to this would be advantageous for the ideal candidate.
Specific duties:
- Help SEN pupils to achieve their full potential and build their confidence.
- Working alongside teachers to assess pupils’ levels and abilities.
- Using widget symbols and sign language to communicate and teach students daily.
- Liaising with parents and carers regularly.
- Working in a classroom environment as well as on a 1:1 basis.
Requirements:
- Must be confident to support young people between ages 11-19 in developing their skills.
- Flexible to start immediately and work 5 days a week.
- Experience in mentoring, teaching, carer for those who have challenging behaviour or complex learning difficulties.
- Passionate about working in SEN.
- Be able to provide a valid DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one.
- Be able to provide 2 references from most recent employers.
This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to start a career in the education industry. If this is you, please apply online and we will get back to you within 3-5 working days if you are shortlisted.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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