Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant - Burnley

Do you have a passion for working with children with autism or SEMH (social, emotional, mental health needs)?

Are you looking for work in the Burnley region?

Are you a strong personality with positive behaviour management?

We are currently looking for a Learning Support Assistant to deliver person centred support to individuals who present high levels of complex needs and challenging behaviours associated with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions and mental health problems. You will be working with children and young people who need 1:1 support for multiple reasons, such as:

Children in Looked After Care
Anxiety
Exclusion
Speech and language difficulties
Physical and mental health issues, disabilities and learning difficulties

• Minimum Pay Rate: £120/day
• Contract Type: Temp-Perm
• Start Date: 06/1/2025
• Duration: On-going
• Type of Work: Supporting learning of pupils with additional needs.

The successful candidate will have:

Some experience working with children and young people who display challenging behaviour
Experience of de-escalation training would be advantageous
The school would also consider candidates from youth work backgrounds, or similar roles

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.