PCA - Support 3 - SEND Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant - SEND

Location: Mansfield
Job type: Full time term time only

Pay: £14.25 - £15 per hour (dependent on experience)

A special educational needs school in Mansfield is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils on a full time basis (term time only). The school caters for pupils aged 3 18 years with ASC, SCLN, and other complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Have experience in an education or health care setting and liaise with a large, multi-disciplinary team
• Have excellent communication skills and provide feedback to pupils and their parents/carers on a regular basis
• Be comfortable with personal care and feeding due to the complexity of pupil needs
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop a happy, safe, and stimulating learning environment meeting pupils' physical, academic, social, and emotional needs
• Support young people to develop confidence, resilience, and independence for life beyond school
• Support teachers in the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum that meets individual needs and prepares pupils for employment and success after their school journey
• Liaise with parents/carers and a multi-disciplinary team to ensure holistic support for pupils and provide a wide range of experience

Qualifications

• Team Teach qualification required (training can be provided)
• Previous experience working with young people with additional needs preferred
• Experience in an education or healthcare setting

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all supply staff to share this commitment. We undertake the necessary checks to complete your registration with us, including a video interview, current references and DBS check.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.