Learning Support Assistant

_Have you always wanted to join Special Needs Education?_
- Do you feel passionate supporting students who may struggle?_
- Are you interested in fully funded qualifications and career progression?_
**Role: Learning Support Assistant (SEN TA)**

**Hours**: Monday to Friday between 8:30am-3:30pm (Part time options may be available)

**Holiday**: Between 9-13 weeks

**Start date**: Flexible
Masterclass Education - SEN are currently recruiting for passionate and positive support staff to join their warm and welcoming SEN schools within Surrey (Cranleigh, Horley, Caterham, Effingham, Dorking, Bramley, Chobham) and parts of West Sussex (East Grinstead and Haywards Heath).

Our schools are offering high quality Education through individualised lesson plans - tailored to every student’s needs. Main lessons are focussing on a holistic approach, teaching the students life skills to become as independent in their lives as possible.

Class sizes are maximum 12 students with a large number of support staff, due to the students’ high needs. Your daily responsibilities are to support the students through out their school day, making sure that they thrive and develop.

The schools are offering fully funded Teaching Assistant qualifications to make sure that you are in constant progression throughout your career.

It is important to note that due to the student’s communication challenges, you will occasionally experience challenging behaviour. However, you will have a strong team around you to give you both training and support.
**Training and qualifications offered**:

- Registered TA qualifications
- Trainee Teacher qualifications (Applied Behaviour Analysis)
- Autism Awareness
- Safeguarding for Children
- Violence Reduction
- Female Genital Mutilation
- Understanding Child Development
- Safeguarding Against Radicalisation and Trauma Awareness
**Some of the benefits working with these schools**:

- Open door policy with senior leadership teams
- Hands-on headteachers and senior staff
- Dedicated to staff progression and development
- Creative, tailored curriculum
- Car parking on site
- Extensive holiday allowance
- Flexible working days
- **Benefits of working with Masterclass**:

- Supportive consultant team with experience working in SEN Education
- Expert consultants able to find the best role suitable for you through detailed knowledge of each school
- Competitive weekly pay
- Support throughout your education career
- Flexible working hours
- Free Safeguarding training- Personal or professional experience with children and disabilities
- Strong communication skills
- Patience and resilience
- Have relevant GCSE qualifications in Math and English, Grade C and above
- Able to remain calm and resilient in high pressure environments
- Own means of transport due to rural location
**How to apply**

If you have any further questions regarding this role, then please do not hesitate to contact us on 01403 885 779.
Alternatively, refer a friend for the position and receive £100 once they have worked just 10 days.Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Temp to perm
Part-time hours: 32.5 per week

**Salary**: £70.00-£80.00 per day

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Loyalty bonus

Application question(s):

- Do you have either personal of professional experience with special needs?
- Are you available to work from 8.30am-3.30pm on the days you wish to work?
- Do you have a car?
- How far are you willing to travel daily?

Work Location: One location