Job Description
SEND Learning Support Assistant
* Special school
* Full-time / Long-term
* September start
* 8:30am - 3:15pm
* Complex needs
Long-term Teachers are proud to be supporting a fantastic special school based in the Radstock area that support students aged 4-16. They are on the lookout for a couple of SEND Learnign Support Assistant's that are able to join the team from September, ideally on a full-time basis in supporting across a range of different special needs & disabilities.
The needs of the students are often complex and physical disabilities so experience in this area is crucial. They are an incredibly supportive at the school and are very proud of the rewarding work they do do there. They have a tight knit team of staff who all pull together to support their students.
The role
The role is varied but will mostly involve providing general classroom support as well as some 1-1 support for students who most require the support. The role also will heavily revolve around simply supporting the class teacher with whatever they need. Providing the students with a happy environment to be in is the most important thing, they want their students to really enjoy coming to school!
The needs of the students can be complex so experience working with special needs & disabilities is crucial, they are open to applications from support workers.
You will be expected to:
* Be adaptable and flexible around the needs of the pupils.
* Have experience of working with special needs & disabilities.
* Work well as part of a team
* Support the class teacher as well as other members of staff
* Be enthusiastic, positive and proactive.
Working with Long-term Teachers:
We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.
LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.
Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.
We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance Team.
In addition you will receive:
- Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
- Permanent job roles
- Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
- Working to Agency Workers Regulations
- Interview preparation, advice and support
- Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay