Learning Support Assistant
- Posted 04 April 2025
- Salary Negotiable
- LocationSouthwark
- Job type Contract
- Discipline Secondary Education
- ReferenceCAM300902_1743753681
Job description
Learning Support Assistant| Secondary | South East London
Role: Learning Support Assistant
Start: ASAP
Contract: Full time
Location: SE16, South East London
Rate: £115-£120p.d
Interview: Paid Trial
Setting: Secondary School
We are looking for a motivated and passionate Learning Support Assistant to support for secondary aged pupils who have a wide range of moderate learning and behavioural needs. All students that attend the school have a designated Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) which details their specific needs in terms of the care and support they will have access to.
Ideal Candidate:
- Experience working with children, particularly those with special educational needs (SEN).
- Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting the educational and emotional development of young learners.
- Experience working with students with behavioural challenges, preferably in an educational or special education setting.
- Knowledge of behaviour management techniques, positive reinforcement strategies, and de-escalation methods.
- Ability to establish rapport and build positive relationships with students, demonstrating patience, empathy, and understanding.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals.
Standard Requirement:
- Strong Maths and English
- A psychology/Sociology degree or specialist SEN training is highly desirable
- Proven ability working with SEND pupils
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (Preferable)
If you are interested in this rewarding Learning Support Assistant Informed role, please "Apply" or If you wish to enquire about other education opportunities, please contact Anelka Campbell at Remedy Education.
