We are excited to be working with an outstanding SEN Support School (Key Stages 1-4) in Bishops Stortford! This school specialises in providing support to children with severe, moderate, and complex needs, including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and sensory impairment. The pupils at this school are aged between 4-18 years old and have a range of moderate to complex special needs. We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant who is enthusiastic and experienced in working with students who exhibit challenging behaviours/have challenging needs. The ideal Learning Support Assistant will have experience working with SEN pupils in both 1:1 and group settings and have firsthand experience with children who have SEN such as ADHD, Autism and severe/complex needs or physical disabilities. Learning Support Assistants primarily support students in the classroom by helping them understand the material, offering encouragement and social/emotional support. Some students may require personal/intimate care, such as toileting and changing, and you will be expected to provide this level of support. Specifications: * Monday to Friday – 8:50am to 3:40pm (term-time only). * £90-100 per day. * Weekly pay (£(Apply online only) per week, PAYE). * Temporary to Permanent – permanent contract available after you have completed 12 academic weeks. * Support the classroom teacher – complete observations, give insight to the teacher about a pupil’s progress and current needs and carry out delegated tasks. * Use your knowledge of complex learning difficulties to aid a pupil needing 1:2:1 support. * Aid pupils in their learning; explain the current task, ensure they have all the equipment they need and help motivate them if needed. * Provide expert personal/intimate care for pupils requiring this level of support. * Liaise with the SENCO/Inclusion manager to deliver SEN provision. Candidate requirements: * Must have or be willing to pay for an enhanced DBS (costs £52.20) and must be registered on the update service (£13 a year). * Must have experience of working in a school in the past two years. * Must have experience working with students with complex learning difficulties. * Must have previous Care experience or previous experience providing personal/intimate care for children. To start as soon as possible / June 2024