Learning Support Assistant

3 months ago


Leeds, United Kingdom justteachers Full time

**Learning Support Assistant - Yellow Class**

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young individuals with complex needs? Justteachers, a leading teaching agency, is currently working closely with a school in Leeds to fill a crucial vacancy in Yellow Class. We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Learning Support Assistant to join our team and contribute to the growth and development of 7 teenage boys with diagnoses of autism and Down syndrome.

**About Yellow Class**: Yellow Class caters to students with complex communication difficulties, some of whom have faced adverse life experiences. The students may exhibit challenging behaviour, making this role both challenging and rewarding.

**Key Responsibilities**: As a Learning Support Assistant in Yellow Class, your essential duties will include:

- Demonstrating resilience and the ability to manage difficult situations with a calm and consistent demeanour.
- Following directions from the teacher while also acting on your own initiative.
- Adapting to changing situations while ensuring the safety and continuous fulfilment of students' needs.
- Working unsupervised and modelling socially appropriate behaviours.
- Supporting the implementation of speech and language and occupational therapy plans.
- Exercising patience and following professional advice, even during challenging situations.
- Providing students with ample processing time and effectively communicating with colleagues.
- Working dynamically as part of a team and supervising/engaging pupils at early developmental levels.

**Essential Qualifications**: To thrive in this role, you should possess the following:

- Resilience and ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
- Capability to work unsupervised and adapt to changing situations.
- Experience in modelling socially appropriate behaviours.
- Patience and ability to provide ample processing time for students.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
- Experience with SCERTS curriculums.
- Previous work with speech and language/occupational therapy plans.
- Familiarity with Intensive Interaction.
- Previous experience working with individuals with complex needs, SLD, Autism, SEMH.

**Salary**: We offer a competitive daily rate ranging from £75 - £85 based on experience.

**How to Apply**: If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the essential qualifications, we invite you to apply.

Join our team at Justteachers and be a part of creating a positive and inclusive learning environment for students with complex needs

**Salary**: £75.00-£85.00 per day

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Special education: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Leeds (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Leeds: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person



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