SEN Learning Support Assistant

Job title: Secondary Learning Support Assistant Location: Thurrock, Essex Pay rate: £87.00 - £100.00 per day depending on experience Setting: Mainstream Secondary School Start date: ASAP Duration: Long term with view to go permanent Active Recruitment are currently working with an Outstanding mainstream Secondary School in Thurrock who are looking for an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join them on a long-term basis. As a Learning Support Assistant you will play a key role in the educational development and well-being of individuals with special educational needs who would benefit from targeted 1:1 support. In this role you will be providing support to a child in year 9 with autism. Roles and responsibilities of the Learning Support Assistant: * Build positive relationships with pupils, promoting high self-esteem and independence * Promote high standards of behavior, responding to incidents in line with the school’s behavior policy and guidelines on physical intervention * Adapt communication style to respond to pupils according to their individual needs * Assist with the development and delivery of individual education and support plans * Support pupils with their social, emotional and mental health needs, escalating concerns where appropriate Benefits of working with Active Recruitment: * Health & Wellbeing support, discounts on travel and retail outlets from our partners * A dedicated consultant on hand for support * All of our staff are paid in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee * We offer online training for all of our staff including First Aid, Special needs qualifications, Child safeguarding and more! If you are a Learning Support Assistant, available and interested in this position, please avoid any delay in applying