SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant - Personal Care

Location: Burgess Hill
Pay: £100 per day
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:45am-4:00pm
Contract: 12-week temp-to-perm, Term time only
Setting: Specialist SEN School - Secondary-Aged Students

Are you looking for a rewarding SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Special Needs Support Worker role? Do you have experience in care, childcare or supporting children and young people, and want to make a difference in a specialist education setting?

NextGen Teachers is recruiting a compassionate and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant to work at the college site of a specialist special educational needs (SEN) school in Burgess Hill, supporting secondary-aged students with additional needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in special educational needs (SEN), SEND education or learning support. Previous school experience is not essential, as the school welcomes applicants with transferable skills and the right attitude.

The Role - SEN Teaching Assistant

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to secondary-aged students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Assist students with personal care, hygiene and daily living activities, maintaining dignity and promoting independence.
• Support students with additional learning, communication and developmental needs.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Work alongside teachers and specialist support staff to meet individual student needs.
• Encourage students' confidence, independence, social development and engagement in education.

Requirements - Learning Support Assistant

• A patient, caring and reliable approach to supporting young people.
• Confidence and willingness to learn about special educational needs and disabilities.
• Comfortable providing personal care, as this is an essential part of the role - Full Training provided.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• A genuine interest in SEN teaching, special needs education or care support.

Experience in a school is not essential. Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience in care, healthcare, residential support, childcare, nursery settings or youth work. Personal experience supporting children, family members or others with additional needs is also valuable.

Location and Accessibility

Based at a specialist SEN school in Burgess Hill, this role is accessible by public transport and is well suited to candidates living in Burgess Hill, Crawley, Haywards Heath, Brighton and surrounding areas.

If you're considering a career as a SEN Teaching Assistant, Special Needs Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Education Support Worker, this is a great opportunity to gain experience in a specialist setting.

Apply today to find out more about this SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity.

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