Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant - Chorley Do you have a passion for working with children with SEMH (social, emotional, mental health needs)? Are you looking for work in the Chorley region? Are you strong with positive behaviour management? We are currently looking for a Learning Support Assistant to deliver person centred support to individuals who present high levels of complex needs and challenging behaviours associated with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions and mental health problems. You will be working with children and young people who need 1:1 support for multiple reasons. CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS Location - Chorley Position -LSA Behaviour Type of work - Helping learners regulate and manage their own behaviour Start date - October 2024 Likely Duration - July 2025 (if not gone permanently onto the schools books) Contract type - Temporary (Temp to Perm) Full time/part time - Full-time Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate £100 per day Hours - 8:30 am - 4pm (full day), half day (am or pm), individual lesson cover EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS Some experience working with children and young people who display challenging behaviour Experience of de-escalation training would be advantageous The school would also consider candidates from youth work backgrounds, or similar roles Confidence to make decisions Excellent communication and the ability to build positive relationships with the students Empathy and understanding Willingness to enhance skills with professional training and developmentTO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: Hold Right to Work in the UK Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application Provide two professional child related references that cover the last two yearsOTHER If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people. Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate: Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management In-house Training and Development Team