Outreach Learning Support Assistant

Outreach Learning Support Assistant

Location: Essex

Pay: £15.43 - £17.08 per hour

Start Date: ASAP

Supporting a student on a 1:1 basis within the community
Driving the student safely to and from different activities, appointments and community settings
Using your own initiative to support the student in accessing a range of positive and engaging activities
Building a strong, trusting relationship with the student and encouraging their confidence, independence and social skills
Supporting the student to develop positive routines and engage with activities outside of the traditional classroom environment
Supporting a student with a range of needs, including SEN, SEMH, Autism, ADHD and challenging behaviour
Encouraging positive behaviour and helping the student develop appropriate emotional regulation and coping strategies
Working closely with the school, parents/carers and other professionals to provide consistent support
Monitoring and recording the student's progress, engagement and behaviour
Promoting independence, resilience and life skills
Maintaining a safe, supportive and inclusive environment at all times
Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times
Outreach Learning Support Assistant Requirements:

Previous experience working with children or young people in an educational, youth work, care or support setting is highly desirable
Experience supporting students with SEN, SEMH, Autism, ADHD or challenging behaviour would be advantageous
A full, clean driving licence is essential
Must be a confident and competent driver, as the role involves driving the student to different activities and community settings
A genuine passion for supporting young people who may have experienced barriers to education
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students
Patience, empathy and a calm approach when working in potentially challenging situations
Ability to adapt support strategies to meet the individual needs of the student
Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries
A flexible, proactive and resilient approach to working within an outreach environment
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.

For more information or to register your interest in the outreach role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV to (url removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed