This SEN College are looking for a learning support assistant to join their team. You will be required to support leaner engagement through collaborative planning and delivery of content, working in partnership with the class teacher. You will be creative in your approach and engage the learners you work with to build strong professional relationships.

This specialist environment provides a bespoke curriculum to young people who are not able to access mainstream education. Students have a range of SEND including Social Emotional & Mental Health, Moderate Learning Difficulties and Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Pupils may display challenging behaviour, so excellent behaviour management is essential with knowledge of a range of de-escalation techniques.

The provision boasts great facilities and a welcoming team which is underpinned by strong leadership; and the best interests of the young people are central to everything they do.

Alongside the staff you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.

To be considered for this role you will need:

· A minimum of 6 months' experience of working with children/young people

· Excellent behaviour management skills

· Experienced of supporting children/young people with SEN/SEMH

· Experience working in a similar setting is desired

Additional requirements:

· References confirming suitability for role

· Commitment to Safeguarding

· Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or willing to apply

· Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

· Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants

· Continual professional development through online training

· Competitive pay rates related to your experience

· Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions

· Refer a friend bonus with £100 in vouchers

“Please note that the advertised pay rate is inclusive of holiday pay.”

For more information, please contact Hannah on 07538510854

About Chalk

· At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We aim to offer a personal solution to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.

· Chalk is made up of a team of experienced education recruiters who all share the same goal – to build solid, long-term relationships with schools, teachers and support staff alike. We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies.