Job Description

Learning Support Assistant - Maidstone (PMLD Specialism)
Full-time, Monday to Friday
83.33 per day

Do you have a passion for making a genuine difference in the lives of secondary-aged students with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)? If so, this role could be the perfect fit!

Position: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Maidstone
School: Highly-Regarded Special Needs School

We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join an outstanding special needs school in the Maidstone area, supporting secondary-aged students with PMLD. This is a unique opportunity to work within a nurturing and inclusive environment, where you can help students flourish both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group support to secondary students with PMLD, assisting with learning activities and daily tasks.
• Offer personal care support, including help with toileting and feeding, while ensuring each student's dignity and well-being.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to implement tailored Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and manage behaviour effectively.
• Create a supportive, safe, and engaging atmosphere that encourages students to achieve their full potential.

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rate with weekly payments.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities - we're the only agency partnered with the National College, giving you access to over 2000 certified CPD courses at no cost!
• A supportive and collaborative work environment with regular supervision.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with PMLD.

Requirements:

• Willingness to travel up to an hour to work.
• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs, particularly PMLD, is advantageous.
• Ability to provide personal care support, including toileting and feeding, as needed.
• Strong communication skills, patience, flexibility, and a positive approach.
• Willingness to undergo necessary background checks and obtain clearances.
• Hold, or be willing to apply for, an enhanced DBS (child workforce) on the update service.

If you're committed to positively impacting the lives of secondary-aged students with PMLD, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to join this exceptional school community in Maidstone.

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