Job Description

Learning Support Assistant (Full-Time) - Maidstone
Daily Rate: £90 - £95

Are you someone who thrives on helping young people overcome barriers to learning? We're recruiting passionate and reliable Learning Support Assistants to work across specialist SEN secondary schools in the Maidstone area, supporting students with a main focus on Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).

The Position:
In this rewarding role, you'll support secondary-aged children and young people with a wide spectrum of additional needs, with a strong emphasis on PMLD, as well as:

  • 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, feeding, and mobility needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support students in and out of the classroom to enhance learning and social development

  • Provide specialist assistance to students with PMLD, adapting resources and communication methods

  • Build trusting, positive relationships to encourage confidence and independence

  • Assist in the management of behaviour, promoting emotional regulation and wellbeing

  • Support with personal care and physical assistance as required

  • Work collaboratively with teaching staff, families, and external professionals

Why Work With Us?

  • Work within specialist secondary SEN schools, gaining valuable hands-on experience

  • Join a supportive and committed team that values inclusion and growth

  • Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. We are partnered with the National College - giving you access to 2000+ free Certified CPD Courses from the first day you start working with us!

  • Weekly pay, paid a week in arrears

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

Our Vision:
We're committed to creating safe, nurturing learning spaces where every young person-no matter their background or ability-can develop the confidence and skills needed to thrive. Supporting secondary-aged students with PMLD and other additional needs, you'll play a vital role in their educational journey.

Email your CV and a short cover letter to: Errika.Blunden@twrecruitment.com
Or give us a call on: 01227 852 816