Learning Support Assistant

Description

We are working with a large SEN school just outside of Ashford who are looking for experienced and qualified Learning Support Assistants to start throughout October rigth up until Christmas. The school is an independent, coeducational, day school which caters for students across Key Stages 1 – Key Stage 4 with EHC Plans of social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties and a range of additional learning difficulties including Autism and Moderate Learning Difficulties.

Your key duties as a Learning Support Assistant will be to:

· Support students 1:1 and on a small group basis.

· Follow IEPs.

· Manage any challenging behaviour.

· Work under the direction of the class teacher.

It is essential that you have previous experience supporting pupils with SEN and being able to help children with their work who are academically struggling.

The school is set in a beautiful rural site of Ashford and is housed in a range of buildings, from converted farm buildings to award winning buildings of four newly built classrooms. Students use the site for sports events, archaeological digs and ecology studies as well as being given the opportunity to grow fruit and vegetables and take part in vocational studies with the workshops and kitchen spaces.

You will be rewarded with excellent rates of pay of £90 to £95 per day. If you are interested in this position and have a passion for helping SEN children achieve the best that they can every day, then please send your CV ASAP!

Please note if you do not have a DBS on the online (update service) you will be required to purchase a new one. It must be an enhanced DBS with a children's barred check.

Safeguarding Statement

Classroom Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).​

This role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including:​

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An enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service or a new application for one.

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Verification of professional references.

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Confirmation of the right to work in the UK.

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Other relevant background checks as applicable.​

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, Classroom Support is dedicated to providing quality teaching and support staff to schools across the UK.​

To express your interest in this position, please click 'Apply Now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch to discuss your application further

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