Learning Support Assistant

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist provision in Tonbridge supporting children and young people with profound and complex special educational needs.

This role is ideal for someone with a care background who is passionate about providing personalised support to pupils with complex physical disabilities, severe learning difficulties, and associated medical needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality support with personal care, feeding, mobility, and medical routines

• Assist pupils in accessing the curriculum through personalised, therapeutic approaches

• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care and education

• Support pupils' communication using various methods, including Makaton, PECS, or other augmentative communication systems (training provided)

• Help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

Person Specification:

• Experience in a care role supporting individuals with complex needs is highly desirable

• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and resilience when working with children with profound disabilities

• Willingness to learn educational strategies and therapeutic techniques

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Commitment to providing person-centred support that promotes dignity and independence

• Relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care) are advantageous but not essential

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB)