SEND LSA (Special Needs Teaching Assistant)
Kingston
£85 - £90 per day Paye
 
Starfyn Education are looking for a passionate and dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant for our client in Kingston. We are looking for resilient, caring and experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to work in our client schools, supporting students with a variety of needs.
You will be expected to work 8:30am-4pm, full-time, 5 days a week within your appointed school. You may work within a 1:1 setting supporting a SEN child or covering a group of children and helping them with their day to day. You need to ensure you are flexible and are able to stay calm under pressure as no two days look the same!
 
The Role: SEND Learning Support Assistant
Days Required:  Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4pm (Fulltime)
Pay: £85 - £95 per day
Location: Kingston
Type: Agency (Either Temporary to Permanent or Ongoing Contract)
 
We are looking for a passionate and flexible individual to join their team. The candidate should be able to communicate effectively with the children and other staff members whilst being able to provide instruction clearly to others. A successful candidate will have a flexible and adaptable approach to work and be reliable.
 
What we’re looking for:

• Experience working closely with children and young people.
• SEN experience – This can be through professional or family environments.
• Good education certification levels in English and Maths.
• A confident and independent individual.
• Flexibility with different working patterns.
• Willingness to learn and make a difference within the SEN community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the teachers and offer support for SEN individuals.
• Create learning plans for lessons and plan according to different pupils needs.
• Provide 1-on-1 small support groups when needed.
• Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour in line with the school’s policy.
• Always follow the safeguarding policies.
• Actively taking part in team meetings.
• Supporting individual needs, when required, including assisting with a wide range of medical and often, personal care tasks which may include feeding, changing and manual handling (training will be provided by the school).

 
How to Apply:
If you’re interested in the role, please get in touch with one our education team to discuss, on 01483 355377.