Zest Education is currently seeking passionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join a special educational needs school located in Cannock. We have multiple vacancies available for immediate starts as well as September starts, offering both full-time and part-time positions to suit your availability.
The school caters to children and young people aged 4-18 with complex educational needs, communication difficulties, and challenging behaviour. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting these individuals in their learning and development. The ideal candidate must have experience working with individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), whether in a classroom setting, support work, or care work background.
Joining this friendly and supportive staff team, you will work in a well-resourced school environment surrounded by happy and polite children. We are looking for individuals with a nurturing and caring approach, genuinely passionate about contributing to children’s development.
Key responsibilities include working collaboratively within a team, demonstrating resilience in facing the daily challenges of working with vulnerable children. You should have a deep understanding of the social and emotional needs of children, able to work independently and use your initiative effectively. Confidence, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous training and professional development are essential qualities we seek in our candidates. Your contribution will also be vital in tracking children’s progress and ensuring their holistic development.
If you are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of children with special educational needs, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity at Zest Education.
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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