Learning Support Assistant

3 weeks ago

Yeovil, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

Learning Support Assistant required to support with Medical and Mental Health Needs, working with young people in Years 9,10 and 11.

Based in Yeovil, this school caters for pupils in Key Stage 4 who are not currently able to access mainstream education due to medical or mental health needs. They work closely with the students mainstream schools to provide an appropriate package of education and all pupils are expected to attend as much of the program as their health allows.

We are looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to students. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning.

We have 2 positions available:

  • Full time from September – December 2024
  • Full time from September 2024 – July 2025
  • Working hours for both roles are 08:00 – 16:00 or 08:30 – 16:30, Monday – Friday.

Key attributes for this role are:

  • Experience of supporting children or adults with SEN needs and/or disabilities SEND especially in SEMH.
  • High expectations of children's progress, attainment, and behaviour.
  • The ability to use your own initiative, focusing on solving problems.
  • Patience, empathy and good communication skills.
  • Organisation and resourcefulness, the ability to work under pressure with good time management skills and a sense of humour.
  • An understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build positive relationships.
  • Has emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and attitudes.

We would welcome applications from:

  • Those who have experience of working with children or adults with SEMH
  • Youth Workers
  • Psychology Graduates
  • Previous army and police officers
  • Mental Health support workers

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
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