SEN Learning Support Assistant

Looking to make a difference in a young person's life?

Whether you're an experienced Learning Support Assistant, graduate, support worker, sports coach, youth worker, care worker or simply someone who wants to make a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Quokka Education is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work in SEND and mainstream school settings across Basingstoke and the surrounding areas.

You'll support children and young people with additional needs, including autism (ASD), ADHD and trauma-related needs.

No previous school experience is essential. What matters most is that you're calm, caring, patient and non-judgemental, with the ability to build positive relationships with young people.

What You'll Be Doing

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Providing 1

1 and small-group support

Providing 1

1 and small-group support

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Helping pupils manage emotions and build confidence

Helping pupils manage emotions and build confidence

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Recognising behavioural triggers and responding calmly

Recognising behavioural triggers and responding calmly

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Encouraging independence and engagement in learning

Encouraging independence and engagement in learning

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Working alongside teachers and SEND teams

Working alongside teachers and SEND teams

Who We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from

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Experienced Learning Support Assistants

Experienced Learning Support Assistants

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Care workers and support workers

Care workers and support workers

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Youth workers and sports coaches

Youth workers and sports coaches

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Psychology graduates and aspiring teachers

Psychology graduates and aspiring teachers

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Anyone with transferable skills and a genuine desire to help young people

Anyone with transferable skills and a genuine desire to help young people

Being calm, patient, caring, resilient and non-judgemental is more important to us than previous classroom experience.

Why Work with Quokka Education?

We're a small, independent, local agency that believes in properly preparing and supporting our staff.

We don't just send you into a school and hope for the best.

You'll benefit from

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Competitive pay

Competitive pay

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Full-time and flexible opportunities

Full-time and flexible opportunities

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Experience and taster days wherever possible

Experience and taster days wherever possible

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Free CPD and practical SEND training

Free CPD and practical SEND training

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Ongoing guidance and regular check-ins

Ongoing guidance and regular check-ins

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Opportunities to progress into teacher training through our partner schools

Opportunities to progress into teacher training through our partner schools

Role Details

Location

Basingstoke and surrounding areas

Settings

SEND and mainstream schools

Hours

School hours, term time only

Start

As soon as possible

An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service is preferred for an immediate start. Two professional references are required.

Interested?

If you're someone who believes every young person deserves patience, understanding and the opportunity to succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and have a chat with Chris at Quokka Education!

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Safeguarding is always a priority. All applicants are vetted in line with DfE guidance, including an Enhanced DBS check and online search.