Jobs, fresher vacancy - Learning Support Assistant • East Sussex

Company: GSL Education

East Sussex

Looking for a Learning Support Assistant in Bexhill!Job Title: Learning Support Assistant Location: Bexhill Salary: £90 - £100 per day Contract Type: Full-Time Start Date: ImmediatelyAbout the School This Bexhill school offers a supportive and inclusive environment, tailored for children with a variety of Special Educational Needs (SEN). The school focuses on personal development, well-being, and providing opportunities for students to achieve their potential. With dedicated staff committed to building strong relationships, students are encouraged to grow academically, socially, and emotionally in a safe and structured setting.About the Role As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play an essential role in supporting the educational and personal development of students with SEN. This position allows you to make a tangible impact on students’ learning experiences while working closely with teachers and other support staff to provide tailored assistance.Responsibilities Support teachers in classroom activities, ensuring students with SEN can access lessons effectively. Provide 1:1 support to students as required, including helping them stay focused and engaged. Assist with personal care tasks where needed, maintaining dignity and respect for all students. Implement individual education plans (IEPs) or learning support plans to meet students’ unique needs. Monitor and report on student progress, highlighting achievements and challenges to teaching staff. Contribute to a safe and inclusive learning environment, promoting positive behaviour and wellbeing. Qualifications Experience supporting children with SEN in a classroom or similar educational setting. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, adaptable to different student needs. Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively with teachers and support staff. Patience, empathy, and commitment to supporting student development. DBS check (or willingness to apply) and knowledge of safeguarding requirements. Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.How to Apply To work with GSL Education as a Learning Support Assistant, candidates must: Have the right to work in the UK. Provide an up-to-date CV with two recent references (within the last 2 years). Have a DBS registered on the update service, or be willing to apply for one. For more information or to apply, please contact Jade Cantlie-King at at GSL Education as soon as possible.