SEND LSA

Job Description

REED FE are seeking a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant to join a fantastic establishment in East London. This role involves supporting learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), offering both one-to-one and small group support. This position requires a compassionate individual who can assist with behaviour management, learner engagement, and personal care as needed.

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SEND Learning Support Assistant

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- Contract: Term-time only, fixed-term until July 2026
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- Hours: Part-time (3-5 days per week)
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- Pay: £18 per hour
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- Location: Multiple campuses
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Day-to-day of the role SEND LSA role:

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- Provide tailored support to learners with SEND, learning difficulties, and disabilities.
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- Engage in one-to-one and small group learning support to enhance educational outcomes.
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- Assist with behaviour management to maintain a conducive learning environment.
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- Support learners with personal care tasks where necessary.
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- Accompany learners on educational visits and community-based activities to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.
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- Maintain accurate support records and provide essential feedback to teaching staff regarding learner progress and challenges.
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Required Skills & Qualifications for the SEND Learning Support Assistant role:

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- Recent experience supporting learners with SEND in an educational setting.
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- Strong understanding of safeguarding practices and support for vulnerable learners.
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- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with students and staff.
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- IT skills sufficient to create educational resources and support learners.
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- Willingness to undertake personal care and manual handling tasks as required. /n

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Benefits of working for Reed Further Education:

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- Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area
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- A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf
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- A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club
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- Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment
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- Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.
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- Great referral bonus'
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- Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learning
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To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'.

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