Job Description

Discover Your Passion as a Learning Support Assistant

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children with complex needs? Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey that will shape their futures? Look no further than Tradewind Recruitment! We are excited to present an incredible opportunity for compassionate individuals like you to join our team as Learning Support Assistants at a prestigious Secondary SEN School in Birkenhead.

The School is located in the heart of Birkenhead, our esteemed Secondary SEN School is renowned for its commitment to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students with complex needs. With a dedicated team of educators, therapists, and support staff, the school creates a nurturing space where every child\'s potential can flourish.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in helping students overcome obstacles and achieve their full potential. You will work closely with the teaching staff and SEN specialists, providing one-on-one support and guidance to students with complex needs. Your assistance will empower them to develop essential academic, social, and life skills, fostering their independence and self-confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support and assistance to students with complex needs, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment by adapting teaching materials and strategies to suit individual requirements.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to implement personalised education plans (IEPs) and track student progress.
• Facilitate students\' engagement in classroom activities and promote their participation in extracurricular events.
• Foster strong relationships with students, establishing trust and rapport to encourage their personal and social development.

Essential Requirements

• Prior experience working with children with complex needs, ideally within a school or educational setting.
• A genuine passion for supporting and empowering children with diverse learning requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude, ensuring a nurturing and inclusive environment.
• A relevant qualification or willingness to undertake necessary training (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification).

To be considered for this position you will:
- have previous school experience and be familiar with the SIMS system
- Be a committed professional
- Be an organised, enthusiastic proactive person
-Hold a child workforce enhanced DBS certificate which is on the update service, or be willing to apply for a new one (costs refunded back to you when you complete 20 days work)
-have satisfactory references
-have a CV must that covers the last 10 years of employment history where possible and any gaps in employment must be explained;
- Have the legal right to work in the UK.

Click \'Apply Now\' to be considered for this great position of Learning Support Assistant.

1.As a Sunday Times Top 100 employer, we\'re committed to putting candidates & staff first
2. We employ the best in the business to provide an exceptional service to our candidates
3. Top rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay; however, we will happily accrue this upon request)
4. More free CPD courses than any other education recruiter
5. Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard status and we\'re proudly an Equal Opportunities.

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