• SEN – MLD
  • SEND
  • Leicester
  • Applications have closed
  • Job Area: Leicester

SEND Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Are you looking for a supporting role in the education sector? Zest is currently recruiting for a full-time SEND Learning Support Assistant based in Northwest Leicester. This position will require the individual to provide tailored support to students aged 11yo-19yo with moderate learning difficulties.

The ideal SEND Learning Support Assistant must have previous experience working in a similar setting or have experience working with children with the above needs.

 

Responsibilities of the SEND Learning Assistant role include:

  • Assist in the implementation of individual education plans and differentiated learning strategies
  • Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment to facilitate student engagement and development
  • Collaborate with teachers and other support staff to create a cohesive and supportive educational experience
  • Support students in developing essential life skills and encourage their personal growth

 

Requirements of the SEND Learning Assistant role include:

  • Proven experience in a similar role, ideally working with students with moderate learning difficulties
  • A genuine passion for supporting the individual needs of students and promoting their educational and personal development
  • Ability to adapt to diverse learning styles and employ various teaching strategies
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

 

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Chris at chris@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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Job Details

  • SEN – MLD
  • SEND
  • Leicester
  • Applications have closed
  • Job Area: Leicester

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