Learning Support Assistant (SEND and SEMH Support)

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (SEND and SEMH Support)

Location: Horsham (ages 6-18)
Contract: Temporary to Permanent, 12 working weeks
Start Date: As soon as possible
Daily Rate: £97

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to support students aged 6 to 18 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This rewarding role involves providing individual and small-group support to students with diverse needs, helping them engage with their learning and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Individualised Support: Work closely with students on a one-to-one or small-group basis to provide tailored assistance based on their specific learning, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Classroom Engagement: Collaborate with teachers to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons, ensuring all students can access the curriculum effectively.
• Behaviour Management: Implement positive behaviour management strategies, promoting self-regulation and emotional resilience in students with SEMH.
• Adaptable Support: Provide age-appropriate support to students across a broad age range (6-18), adapting your approach to suit their developmental stages.
• Progress Monitoring: Track and report on students’ progress, celebrating their achievements and identifying areas for further development.
• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work alongside teachers, therapists, and other professionals to create and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or Behaviour Plans.
• Promoting Independence: Encourage students to develop confidence and independence in both academic and social settings.
• Inclusive Environment: Foster a positive and inclusive school environment where all students feel supported, valued, and safe.

Candidate Qualities:

• Empathy and Understanding: A caring and patient approach to supporting students with SEND and SEMH needs.
• Experience with SEND and SEMH: Ideally, candidates will have experience working with children or young people with additional needs, though training is provided for those with transferable skills.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families to provide consistent support.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to the needs of a diverse age group and a range of abilities and behaviours.
• Team Player: Collaborative and open to feedback, working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Commitment to Professional Growth: Eager to engage in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive school community that values the contribution of all staff. The role is temporary to permanent, with opportunities for progression and ongoing professional development.

Apply Today!

If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate individual with a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of young people with SEND and SEMH needs, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.

Important Notice:

For you to be successful in applying for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa.

Safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

• Provide details for us to complete reference checks prior to employment.
• Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).

Pink Tile Education, their schools, and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time,” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers.

We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you.