Trainee Learning Support Assistant - Complex SEN

A rewarding opportunity to begin a career supporting pupils with complex needs.

A specialist school in the Sunderland area is seeking a Trainee Learning Support Assistant to work with pupils aged 4-18 years who have Autism, physical disabilities, complex communication needs and sensory processing differences.

The Role

You will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff helping pupils access learning in a safe and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils during lessons and structured activities
• Assisting with sensory learning sessions
• Encouraging communication and interaction
• Supporting pupils with mobility or positioning equipment
• Helping pupils remain engaged with learning activities

Experience Requirements

Experience is desirable but not essential.

Candidates may begin on a trainee scale, allowing them to gain experience and training while developing their skills.

Apply Today

If you are caring, patient and interested in working with pupils who have additional needs, apply today to find out more about this opportunity.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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