Send Learning Support Assistant

1 week ago


Croydon, United Kingdom Philosophy Education Ltd Full time

SEND Learning Support Assistant
- SEND School
- Croydon
- Full-time ongoing contract

We are currently looking for a confident and proactive Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEND school on a long-term basis for the rest of the academic year.

**The Role** In this role you will be working alongside another learning support assistant to provide 2 to 1 support for a pupil with Autism and severe learning difficulties. The pupil can display very challenging behaviour and has the potential to be violent towardsstaff so you should have experience and training in de-escalation and restraint. The school are ideally looking for an LSA with MAYBO training in positive behaviour support and solid previous experience supporting pupils with severe learning difficulties.

You will be based in a small class of mixed age pupils working on pathway 5, a specialised curriculum for pupils with special educational needs. Within the classroom lessons will be focused on communication and life skills.

**The School** This specialist SEND schools caters for boys from 11 - 19 with moderate to severe learning difficulties and/or disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. All students have a Statement of Special Educational Needs or an Education Health and Care Plan. Theschool offers a welcoming, caring and highly person-centered approach in supporting all students to maximize independence and achieve their aspirations through a rich, personalised curriculum. Facilities at the school are good and they have their own forestschool. The school is very committed to professional development and training is readily available.
- previous experience working with pupils with severe learning difficulties/Autism
- MAYBO training or be prepared to undertake the training course
- A good understanding in managing challenging behaviour and violent outbursts
- Be prepared to support with personal care


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