Learning Support Assistant

A special school for pupils with learning disabilities aged 11-19 in Winchester is looking for Learning support assistants to start in September.

Your duties will include:

Providing care for pupils with complex learning difficulties, Autism, medical conditions and physical disabilities.

This role could be suitable for a graduate with an interest in pursuing a career in teaching or learning support. This school also thrives on its success as a Specialist Sports College and a Youth Sports Trust Platinum Partner, if you are considering work in this field, or already have experience please get in touch for further information.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will have experience of working with children of special educational needs and more specifically, we are specifically looking for support staff with a particular specialism such as ASD, Speech and Language, SLD and other Learning Disabilities. Due to the nature of the students a patient, caring and compassionate approach is needed. We are looking for recent graduates who are looking to build their experience working with SEND pupils and more experienced Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants.

What you need to know about the school:

The school support young peoples to develop their emotional wellbeing and social skills. As a Support assistant you will support the school to develop students to cope better with the things they find challenging whether this is during their school day or at home.  The successful Support assistant will help establish positive and healthy relationships, emotional wellbeing and developing social skills.  The school are currently on the lookout for an additional teaching assistant to work through us initially with the likelihood of a permanent contract after a specific amount of time. This is an ideal opportunity for anyone who is fancying a change in career or if you have a keen interest in special needs.

• Working hours are 8:30 – 3:15
• Earn around GBP1200+ per month
• Permanent role

Application Process

If you feel you are suitable for these exciting roles, then please contact me on 02380836648 or parmis.kermani@teachingpersonnel.com

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs for 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.

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