Learning Support Assistant - Bushey, United Kingdom - Tradewind Recruitment
Description
Learning Support Assistant (Full-Time)
LSA required for a leading Secondary Academy, backed by a large MAT in
Bushey, Hertfordshire - September £80 - £110 per day - Long term role working with several SEN students
A mainstream secondary Academy located in Bushey is seeking a dedicated and experienced Learning Support / SEN TA to join their team.
This is a full-time role that involves support pupils across Key Stage 3 in different lessons, small groups and on a 1:1 basis.
Many of these pupils have specialised Education plans and have mild behaviour or learning requirements.The successful Learning Support Assistant will play a crucial role in helping these students adapt to life in a Secondary school and support them to reach their full potential.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely alongside the schools specialist and well trained SEN team
- This is a post that can provide a stepping stone into a range of other careers and specialisms.
- You will be required to assist with student's academic development, monitor progression and foster independence.
- Pupils could have a variety of mild to moderate needs including ASD, Global delay, Speech, Language or communication difficulties.
- A positive, caring and upbeat disposition is essential you will become a positive and consistent role model in the lives of these specific pupils.
Person Specification:
We are looking for the below criteria:
- Previous experience working within youth work, tuition or with pupils / young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly those with Autism and communication difficulties.
- A good academic record ideally educated to degree standard
- The ability to understand the challenges faced by students with SEN needs and the ability to adapt your approach accordingly.
- Patience and empathy with the ability to quickly build and sustain positive relationships all with students, pupil parents, and internal school colleagues.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- The ability to work independently as well as within a specialist team.
Why this exceptional school:
- The opportunity to join one of Hertfordshire's leading trusts, renown for its teacher training and staff development.
- Excellent training and development, a modern and inclusive work environment to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- The chance to genuinely make a difference in the lives of students and impact their educational outlook and journey.
- Possibility of a permanent position at a later date, based on performance and school requirements.
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