Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (Full-Time) to support pupils with complex needs

Location: Canterbury

Pay Rate: 88 - 90 per day

Are you passionate about supporting students to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential? We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our team at a school in Canterbury.

About Us:

• Complex needs - ASD and Asperger's 4 to 19 years old - mixed gender
• Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties.
• Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)

This role may require personal care so you will need to be happy to provide this.

The Role: As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored support to students with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Build positive relationships with students to encourage engagement and personal growth.
• Support students in managing their behaviour and understanding its impact.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other agencies to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Facilitate the delivery of highly personalised programmes to address individual needs.

What We're Looking For:

• A compassionate and adaptable individual with a genuine interest in supporting young people.
• Previous experience in education, care, or working with students with additional needs (preferred but not essential).
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive daily rate of 88 - 90.
• Be part of a close-knit team passionate about making a difference.
• Work in a school that values a calm, focused, and supportive environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Requirements:

• Willingness to travel up to an hour to work.
• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs, particularly PMLD, is advantageous.
• Ability to provide personal care support, including toileting and feeding, as needed.
• Strong communication skills, patience, flexibility, and a positive approach.
• Willingness to undergo necessary background checks and obtain clearances.
• Hold, or be willing to apply for, an enhanced DBS (child workforce) on the update service.

If you're ready to help students overcome challenges and build a brighter future, we'd love to hear from you. Send your CV and a cover letter to apply today to our Canterbury role! (url removed) (phone number removed)