Job description
Learning Support Assistant
Prospero Teaching are looking for staff to support a Special Needs school in Plymouth, Devon. The school caters for pupils ages 4-16 who have a variety of special educational need, some of which are severe and complex. Staff will need to have the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and be great facilitators of learning and development.
Requirements of the role include having a full and clean drivers licence and a car that you are willing to use at work.
The Role will consist of:
1. Providing tailored support and working with children with SEN and complex needs.
2. Supporting the class teacher in creating a safe environment that allows children and other students have fun, learn, and make progress.
3. Driving students as and when required by the school.
4. Academic support.
The Ideal candidate:
5. Experience of supporting pupils with SEN on a voluntary or paid basis OR/ experience of supporting those with complex needs in a care setting
6. Driven, energetic and keen to pursue a career in education and special needs.
7. Has a strong commitment to teamwork and upholding the schools’ values.
8. Ability to build rapport and strong therapeutic relationships.
9. Mandatory requirement of business insurance on car.
Position Details:
10. LOCATION – Plymouth, Devon
11. POSITION – Learning Support Assistant
12. CONTRACT TYPE – Temporary – Permanent
13. MINIMUM HOURLY RATE – £ p/h
14. HOURS – Full time Monday – Friday
15. START DATE – ASAP
To be considered for this role, you will have to register with Prospero Teaching and complete a Child & Adult DBS which is on the update service, unless you already have one.
For more information, please email Tilli-Mai or call 02382029900 (alternatively call my direct line 02381851321).