Learning Support Assistant
Pay Rate: £90/day
Location: Leeds/Bradford
The Education Network is looking for a dedicated educational professional to support learners at alternative provision across the Leeds and Bradford area. Being a Learning Support Assistant in a special needs school is an important role which directly affects the day to day lives of young people. You will be supporting learners to ensure that they achieve not only their academic but social and emotional goals.
Being a learning support assistant is an opportunity to gain experience in an education setting, this makes it a perfect opportunity for people who want to have a career in the Special Educational Needs Sector.
Key Responsibilities 

• Provide one-to-one and group support: Assist pupils with challenging behaviour in managing their emotions and behaviour, ensuring they are engaged in their learning. 

• Implement behaviour management strategies: Work with the SENCo and teaching staff to develop and implement effective behaviour management plans. 

• Support academic progress: Help pupils understand and engage with the curriculum, providing tailored support where necessary. 

• Foster a safe learning environment: Ensure the classroom remains a safe and supportive space for all pupils. 

• Collaborate with staff and parents: Maintain open and effective communication with teachers, support staff, and parents to ensure consistent support for each pupil. 

• Assist with personal care needs: Where necessary, provide personal care support to pupils, always maintaining their dignity and comfort. 

About You 

• Experience: Previous experience working with children with SEN and/or challenging behaviour is essential. 

• Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, patience, resilience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. 

• Knowledge: Understanding of various behaviour management techniques and an awareness of SEN practices. 

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.