Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant - Welwyn Garden City

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs?
We are currently recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant in the Welwyn Garden City area to support students with SEND in a welcoming and supportive school environment. This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm.

Previous experience working with children with autism and challenging behaviours in the UK is preferred, but not essential for the right candidate.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will support student development by working closely with children who have autism and may display challenging behaviours, helping them engage positively in the learning environment.

Working closely with teachers and other staff members, the Learning Support Assistant will help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment tailored to each student's individual needs.

Providing one-to-one and small group support, the Learning Support Assistant will help students stay focused, build confidence, and make progress towards their developmental and educational goals.

The Learning Support Assistant will also assist teachers with planning activities, preparing classroom materials, maintaining records, and supporting general classroom organisation to enhance the students' learning experience.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children is beneficial, particularly with autism or challenging behaviours
• A genuine passion for supporting children and helping them overcome learning barriers
• A willingness to work with students with SEND needs
• Must have, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check
• Ideally based in or near Welwyn Garden City, or able to commute reliably

Why Register with Envision Education:

• Specialists in securing long term and permanent placements for Teachers and a range of support staff
• Able to find jobs that meet your preferences whether that be location, type of job, pay expectations etc
• Quick and efficient registration process / Interview via zoom currently
• Excellent track record in securing jobs quickly and efficiently for professionals in Education
• Friendly team who always have their job seekers' interests at heart
• Rated 4.9 out of 5 on google!
• Free CPD courses worth £144.50 once cleared to work
• We work with primary, secondary and SEN Schools across London and the Home Counties

Please apply with your full up to date CV asap!

Pay rate is dependent on qualifications, experience and skills.

Envision Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Envision Education is also committed to following a policy of equal opportunities.

We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture or disability.

You must be a UK resident or hold a full UK visa and be willing to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.