Are you an Aspiring Special Needs Teacher?
Are you passionate about demonstrating the value of education to children with additional needs?
We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support children with special educational needs and associated challenging behaviours at a Special Needs School in Farnham. This is an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door and gain relevant experience through working closely with vulnerable children and specialist therapy teams to expand your knowledge and skillset before embarking on a teaching career.
It is vital that you are sincere about your objectives and know why you want to work in this sector, providing the best possible outcomes for students who have complex learning needs.
Personal Qualities
1. Passionate about helping children to achieve their full potential
2. Able to build confidence and motivation
3. Able to build robust and effective relationships with students
4. Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
5. Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
Professional Skills & Requirements
1. Ability to prepare resources for teaching and learning activities
2. Ability to plan learning activities to suit student ability with support from a teacher
3. Personal and medical care including feeding and manual handling where necessary
4. Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
5. Able to develop knowledge and experience to deliver appropriate support
6. Able to encourage the development of social skills and support students’ individual needs
7. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
8. Able to provide behaviour and pastoral support
9. Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD
10. Ensure safeguarding of students
5 days a week (Mon-Fri)
£80-£85 per day
No previous experience is required
Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided
You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship
Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence at Academics Ltd:
01483 362 636
Eleanor.chessun-lawrence@academicsltd.co.uk
Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.
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