We have a fantastic opportunity for a full-time Learning Support Assistant to work in a special educational needs school located in Cannock. This role is to start in January 2024 and will continue for the full academic year. You will be required to work 8:30am to 15:30pm, Monday to Friday.
About the School:
The school is specifically designed to cater to students between the ages of 7-13 who have social, emotional, and mental health difficulties. We provide a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Responsibilities:
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be working closely with our students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups. Your primary role will be to provide academic and emotional support, ensuring that each student receives personalized attention and assistance. You will work collaboratively with the teaching staff to create a positive and engaging learning environment.
Requirements:
We are looking for an individual who is resilient, confident, and experienced in managing challenging behaviours. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly those with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties. You should have a compassionate approach, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build rapport with students, parents, and staff.
Qualifications and Skills:
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Steph at steph@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.
Zest Education are an REC audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.
Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.
The role advertised is for temporary supply work.
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