CARE SUPPORT ASSISTANT – SPECIAL NEEDSSittingbourne: Care Assistant – Learning Support Assistant – Complex Needs – Personal CareWe are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support children with complex learning needs and associated challenging behaviours. This is an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door and gain relevant experience through working closely with vulnerable children and specialist therapy teams to expand your knowledge and skillset.It is vital that you are sincere about your objectives and know why you want to work in this sector, providing the best possible outcomes for students who have complex learning needs.Personal QualitiesPassionate about helping children to achieve their full potentialAble to build confidence and motivationAble to build robust and effective relationships with studentsAble to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflictCaring, compassionate, and a good listenerProfessional Skills & RequirementsAbility to prepare resources for teaching and learning activitiesAbility to plan learning activities to suit student ability with support from a teacherPersonal and medical care including feeding and manual handling where necessaryWilling to work 1:1 and in small groups with studentsAble to develop knowledge and experience to deliver appropriate supportAble to encourage the development of social skills and support students’ individual needsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAble to provide behaviour and pastoral supportAttend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPDEnsure safeguarding of students5 days a week (Mon-Fri)£92.56-£100 per dayNo previous experience is requiredExcellent on-site training, support and CPD is providedYou MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply – no Visa sponsorshipApply now or contact Niamh Jones at Academics:01474 359 333
Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.Salary will be determined by the successful candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client’s pay policy.
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