Job Advertisement: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Special Needs School, London, UK Position Type: Full-Time Start Date: As soon as possible Duration: Until the end of the academic year Agency: Career Teachers
About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join our team at a special needs school. This role involves working with children who have additional learning needs, such as autism. The ideal candidate will provide essential support to ensure every child reaches their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
Responsibilities:
Provide one-on-one and group support to students with additional learning needs
Assist with educational and developmental activities
Foster a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere
Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other support staff to tailor educational plans
Monitor and record student progress and development
Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet individual student needs
Requirements:
Previous experience working with children with special needs, particularly autism
Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Relevant qualifications or training in special education is desirable
A valid DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check or willingness to obtain one
What We Offer:
A rewarding and fulfilling role in a supportive school environment
Professional development opportunities
Competitive salary, aligned with experience and qualifications
Opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children with additional learning needs
How to Apply: If you are passionate about helping children with special needs and believe you have the skills and dedication for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you are the perfect fit for this position.
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children with additional learning needs!
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At Career Teachers we are fully compliant with Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring you receive equal treatment for pay and conditions after a 12 week qualifying period. Please ask for further details.
All quoted rates are inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay.
Benefits of working with Career Teachers
Free CPD
Access to Skills Network
Refer a friend scheme
Recognition programme
Affinity Extra – Thousands of discounts on multiple high street shops including coffee and cinemas, plus other benefits and a Health & Wellbeing portal.
These benefits are applicable to those who are working with Career Teachers. You will gain access to the Affinity Extra this portal once you start working with us.
Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to:
– Attend an interview in person;
– Give details for us to complete Reference checks;
– Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.
