Learning Support Assistant in Hastings

Location: Saint Leonards-on-Sea
Salary: Hidden
Recruiter: Teaching Personnel
Job Hours: Full-time

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About Us:We are a reputable Special Educational Needs (SEN) School located in the heart of Hastings, committed to providing exceptional education and support to students with diverse needs.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dedicated and passionate Learning Support Assistant to join our dynamic team.

Role Overview:As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in assisting and supporting students with special educational needs, ensuring they have equal opportunities to access education and reach their full potential.

You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:Provide one-to-one support for students with individual education plans.

Assist in the planning and delivery of lessons, adapting materials to meet the diverse needs of students.

Foster a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere, promoting positive behavior and emotional well-being.

Collaborate with teaching staff, therapists, and parents to develop and implement tailored support strategies.

Monitor and record student progress, communicating effectively with the wider educational team.

Contribute to the overall development of the school's SEN provision.

Requirements:Previous experience working with individuals with special educational needs is highly desirable.

A patient and empathetic approach with the ability to build positive relationships with students.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of students.

Relevant qualifications or willingness to undertake training in SEN support.

Must have the right to work and live in the UK.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.

07% statutory holiday pay.

This advert is for a temporary position.

In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training.

All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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About Teaching Personnel


Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency. Since 1996 we have registered hundreds of thousands of teachers and classroom support staff who have chosen us to help them find work in UK classrooms. Our mission statement 'Making a Difference Every Day through Staffing, Tutoring and Supply' captures the essence of what we do, the services we provide and what is really important about the work undertaken by our branches.

We commit to 'quality' always aiming to provide the best services, the best candidates and the best value. We strive to always be the 'leading' agency in the market, making sure we have sufficient branch staff, locations and candidates to meet all of the staffing needs at our client schools. We are committed to being 'expert' at what we do by training our staff to understand the schools market and the importance of fulfilling the special and often unique requirements of each individual school. We want to be recognised as... Quality - Leading - Experts

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