Learning Support Assistant - Coventry

Coventry

💰 Dependent on experience
🕒 Full-Time | Term Time Only
📅 Start Date: ASAP

Your new company

Hays Education are recruiting for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a specialist educational setting in Coventry. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them to access learning and reach their full potential.

Whether you have experience as a Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Care Worker, or Youth Worker, we would love to hear from you.

Your new role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

Support students with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and complex needs
Provide 1:1 and small group support
Assist students with classroom activities and communication
Promote independence, confidence and social development
Support positive behaviour strategies
Work closely with teachers, therapists and other support staff
What you'll need to succeed

Experience working with children, young people, or adults with additional needs
A caring, patient and resilient approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A genuine passion for supporting individuals with SEND
Previous experience in education, care or support work is desirable
What you'll get in return

Competitive rates of pay
Weekly pay
Long-term opportunity with potential for a permanent position
Access to free CPD and safeguarding training
Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN recruitment consultant
Refer-a-Friend scheme

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on (phone number removed).

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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