Complex Needs Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: Complex needs Learning support assistant (LSA)

Location: Chelmsford

Contract Type: Full-time / long term

Salary Scale: £90-£130 per day.

Start Date: Immediately

Join the Team as a Complex Needs Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of students with complex needs? Do you have the patience, empathy, and skills to support individuals in their learning journey?

A Thriving school in the Chelmsford area is looking for a dedicated Complex Needs Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their team. Within this role, you will provide personalized support to students with a range of complex physical, and emotional needs, helping them to achieve their full potential in the classroom and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist students with complex needs in their daily activities and learning tasks Provide 1:1 and small group support to enhance student engagement and progress.

- Inspire the students to reach their full potential.

- Work closely with teachers and specialists to create tailored support plans for each student.

- Offer emotional and social support, helping students build confidence and self-esteem

- Ensure a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

- Offer emotional and social support, helping students build confidence and self-esteem.

Key Skills and Qualifications

- Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally in a learning support role.

- A passion for supporting students with a variety of Complex needs and helping them reach their full potential.

- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive, supportive relationships with students, staff, and parents.

- Patience, empathy, and the ability to adapt to different learning styles.

- A proactive, team-focused approach to work.

- Relevant experience working with children that have Complex needs.

What We Offer:

- Competitive pay rates

- Access to CPD training library with over £8000 worth of courses, at GSL

- we support your professional development!

- A supportive and collaborative work environment

- Opportunities for continuous professional development and advancement

- An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives

- Here at GSL we support your professional development

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours.

We look forward to hearing from you!