Learning Support Assistants
£88 - £90/day
Learning Support Assistants - Folkestone
Daily Rate: -90 per day - full-time Monday to Friday
Are you someone who thrives on helping young people overcome barriers to learning? Tradewind is recruiting passionate and reliable Learning Support Assistants to work across a range of specialist SEN schools in the Folkestone area.
The Position:
In this rewarding role, you''ll support children and young people with a wide spectrum of additional needs. These may include:
Autism and Asperger''s Syndrome
Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges
You''ll work closely with teachers and therapists to deliver personalised support based on each student''s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Your goal is to help students feel safe, understood, and motivated to learn.
Please note: Some roles may involve providing personal care, including support with toileting and feeding.
Key Responsibilities:
Support students in and out of the classroom to enhance learning and social development
Build trusting, positive relationships to encourage confidence and independence
Assist in the management of behaviour, promoting emotional regulation and wellbeing
Adapt tasks and activities to suit individual learning styles and abilities
Work collaboratively with teaching staff, families, and external professionals
Why Work With Us?
Work across a variety of specialist schools, gaining valuable experience
Join a supportive and committed team that values inclusion and growth
Opportunities for ongoing training and development
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of students every day
Essential Requirements:
Able to travel up to an hour for work
Legal right to work in the UK
Comfortable with personal care responsibilities if required
Willing to apply for or already hold an Enhanced Child only Workforce DBS on the Update Service
Open to completing any relevant background checks
Interested in Applying?
Email your CV and a short cover letter to: Errika.Nikokavuras@(url removed)
Or give us a call on: (phone number removed)
£88.94 - £90/day