Job description
Are you looking for part time work in the Portsmouth (PO2)
Do you have a passion for working with children with SEMH (social, emotional, mental health needs)?
Are you strong with positive behaviour management?
We are currently looking for SEN Learning Support Assistant to deliver person centred support to individuals who present high levels of complex needs and challenging behaviours associated with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions and mental health problems. You will be working in a school and supporting children and young people who need 1:1 support for multiple reasons, such as:
1. Children in Looked After Care
2. Children with special educational needs
3. Anxiety
4. Exclusion
5. Speech and language difficulties
6. Physical and mental health issues, disabilities and learning difficulties
The candidate must have:
7. Some experience working with children and young people who display challenging behaviour
8. Experience of de-escalation training would be advantageous
9. The school would also consider candidates from youth work backgrounds, or similar roles
10. Confidence to make decisions
11. Excellent communication and the ability to build positive relationships with the students
12. Empathy and understanding
13. Willingness to enhance skills with professional training and development
This is a great opportunity, to help enrich and develop vulnerable young people’s lives. You will be working with an excellent team and joining a fantastic school where you can make a difference, playing a key role in the development of students.
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
14. Hold Right to Work in the UK
15. Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
16. Provide two professional child related references that cover the last two years
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