We are working with a large SEN school just outside of Ashford who are looking for experienced and qualified Learning Support Assistants to start throughout Feb and into March 2026.
The school is an independent, coeducational, day school which caters for students across Key Stages 1 – Key Stage 4 with EHC Plans of social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties and a range of additional learning difficulties including Autism and Moderate Learning Difficulties.
Your key duties as a Learning Support Assistant will be to:
· Support students 1:1 and on a small group basis.
· Follow IEPs.
· Manage any challenging behaviour.
· Work under the direction of the class teacher.
It is essential that you have previous experience supporting pupils with SEN and being able to help children with their work who are academically in need of extra help and support.
The school is set in a beautiful rural site of Ashford and is housed in a range of buildings, from converted farm buildings to award winning buildings of four newly built classrooms. Students use the site for sports events, archaeological digs and ecology studies as well as being given the opportunity to grow fruit and vegetables and take part in vocational studies with the workshops and kitchen spaces.
You will be rewarded with excellent rates of pay of £90 to £95 per day. If you are interested in this position and have a passion for helping SEN children achieve the best that they can every day, then please send your CV ASAP!
Please note if you do not have a DBS on the online (update service) you will be required to purchase a new one. It must be an enhanced DBS with a children's barred check.
Safeguarding Statement:
Classroom Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, referencing covering the last two years, and other safeguarding checks in line with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Equal Opportunities:
Classroom Support is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals.
Agency Disclosure:
This vacancy is being advertised by Classroom Support Ltd, an education recruitment agency.
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