# Learning Support assistant

**Company:** [Newstaff Employment Services](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/pSLaEALCe7qTTApr7VxN7w.md)
**Location:** Dunstable, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Temporary
**Department:** Education

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## Description

**Learning Support Workers Wanted - SEND provisions**

**Flexible Supply (with potential long-term & permanent opportunities)**

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning?

We are looking for experienced **Learning Support Workers / Student Support Workers** to support pupils across **PRUs and Alternative Education settings, school SEN departments to** provide1:1 and small group support for students with **SEMH needs, EHCPs and behavioural challenges**.

[](mailto:kay.vincelli@newstaffemployment.co.uk)

## Requirements

**We’re looking for candidates with:**

-   Experience in PRUs, SEN, alternative provision, youth work or similar settings
-   A calm, resilient approach and the ability to build positive relationships
-   Confidence supporting young people with emotional needs and challenging behaviour
-   Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
-   Passionate, caring and enthusiastic in the work

## Benefits

**What we offer:**

-   Flexible supply work across specialist education settings
-   Competitive pay rates
-   Long-term placements and permanent opportunities
-   Dedicated support from your education consultant
-   £14 – £18 per hour