Learning Support Assistant

Location
Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England
Salary
£15461 - £16527 per annum
Posted
25 Nov 2016
Closes
23 Dec 2016
Ref
126501
Contact
Megan Smith
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

A specialist SEN school are looking to appoint a permanent full time Learning Support Assistant to work on a 1:1 basis with a student with Autism. The school offer excellent support and staff development opportunities within a unique education setting.

Working hours will be Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. You will be supporting a students with Autism and complex needs. Students within the school will also show challenging behaviour so experience working with students with EBD is ideal. The main focus of the role is to be able to build positive relationships with the pupil/pupils you are assigned to.

The school are able to offer

Staff development and training opportunities

A supportive environment

Onsite affordable accommodation may be available if required

We are looking for candidates with

Experience with learning disabled children or young adults

The ability to be a team worker, also able to work independently

Passion for working with children with SEN

This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to develop their career within the alternative education sector.