Description
Learning Support Assistant – Special needs
Do you have experience working with challenging behaviour? Are you interested in supporting young people’s Mental Health?
A PRU (Pupil Referral Unit) in north Bristol area is currently recruiting for a learning support assistant to join them ASAP. The PRU cater for children and young adults who have been excluded from mainstream education or are in a transition period before finding a place in a specialist setting.
- Great platform for aspiring teachers
- Start ASAP
- £83-£95 per day, depending on experience
- Full-time, Monday – Friday 8.30am to 4pm
- Term time only
- Bristol – BS10
About the role
- Providing learning support KS2 to KS4 students who have trauma, SEN, behavioural disorders as well as other mental health issues.
- 1:1 assistance for pupils with Special Needs and Challenging Behaviour and have learning disabilities such as Autism.
- Working alongside fully trained therapists and psychologists as well as other professionals within the education/mental health field.
- An excellent opportunity to expand your classroom experience prior to undertaking teacher training and becoming a fully qualified classroom teacher.
The right candidate
- Experience working with children required
- A graduate (2:2 or above – Psychology and Criminology desirable) or experienced teaching assistant / learning support assistant who is passionate about Special Educational Needs and Behavioural Needs
- Candidates with previous experience in youth work, support work, mental health work and SEN in sport would also be suitable
If you are interested in this Learning Support Assistant – SEN position, please apply online or for further information contact Academics LTD Bristol office and speak to Janine Robinson
