1:1 Behavioural & Learning Support Assistant – Portslade 

Full-time | Immediate Start | £90-100 a day dependent on experience

About the School

With a strong focus on personalised learning, emotional wellbeing and independence, the school provides a supportive environment where children are encouraged to develop their communication, social skills, confidence and life skills alongside their academic learning.

The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, severe and profound learning difficulties, physical disabilities and attachment needs. Staff work collaboratively to ensure every child receives the individualised support they need to feel safe, included and able to achieve their potential.

About the Role

Engage Education is seeking a compassionate, patient and enthusiastic 1:1 Behavioural & Learning Support Assistant.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to the daily lives of children with additional needs. Working closely with teaching staff, you will provide individualised support to help pupils access learning, manage their emotions, develop communication and social skills, and build greater independence.

You will play an important role in creating a positive, nurturing and structured learning environment, recognising that behaviour is a form of communication and that every child may need a different approach to feel understood and supported.

The role will involve building trusting relationships, providing consistent encouragement and helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and development.

Experience working with children with SEND, autism, attachment needs or behavioural challenges would be advantageous. However, applications are welcomed from candidates with a range of backgrounds, and training and ongoing support will be available.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Have experience supporting children or young people with additional learning, emotional, social or behavioural needs.

• Be patient, empathetic and understanding of the individual needs of each child.

• Be confident in supporting behaviour positively, using calm, consistent and nurturing approaches.

• Have the ability to build trusting relationships and provide emotional reassurance.

• Understand the importance of routine, structure and consistency in supporting children.

• Be adaptable and able to respond to individual communication, sensory and learning needs.

• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, communication, social interaction and independence.

• Work effectively as part of a team, following guidance from teachers and other professionals.

• Bring warmth, positivity and enthusiasm to the classroom every day.

Applications Are Particularly Encouraged From:

• SEN Teaching Assistants

• Learning Support Assistants

• Behaviour Support Assistants

• Youth Workers

• Autism Support Workers

• Care Workers and Support Workers

• Candidates with experience supporting children with complex needs

Whether you have worked in a specialist school, mainstream education, residential care, youth work or another support setting, your experience could be valuable.

Why Choose Engage Education?

• Competitive pay: Staff are paid in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring pay parity with permanent employees.

• Dedicated support: A dedicated consultant will support you throughout your placement.

• Free CPD training: Access professional development sessions delivered by experienced senior leaders.

• Referral scheme: Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when a colleague you refer completes five days of work.

Make a Difference 

If you are passionate about helping children overcome barriers, discover their strengths and achieve their potential, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Join a school where individual progress matters, every achievement is celebrated and every child is encouraged to belong, grow and achieve.

Apply today or contact Engage Education directly to find out more about this opportunity.

If you do not hear back within two working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We welcome applications for other suitable vacancies and may retain CVs to support candidates with future opportunities.

All successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, with full assistance provided.

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