Here at New Chapters Care and Education we offer a wide range of inspiring, innovative and high-quality education programmes for learners on the autism spectrum and with other special educational needs.
And we are seeking an experienced male LSA to provide vital support to our learners at our brand new education site in Draycott, near Cheddar. Due to the particular needs of our learners, we can only accept applications from males for this position.
If you want to join a caring, close-knit team with competitive pay and benefits, we could be for you!
The role
You will be providing support for individuals and/or small groups of learners on the autism spectrum and with other special educational needs, including in horticulture, animal care and outdoor activities. You will be working with learners who have a range of additional support needs, including special educational needs such as learning disabilities and/or autism. Some learners may have social, emotional and mental health needs.
You will deliver support for learners, as planned and supervised by tutors, demonstrating flexibility and an ability to adapt to the needs of the learner, and actively work with learners towards their individual achievement objectives and success measures.
You will liaise with parents, carers and guardians where appropriate and provide handover information to the staff and carers on any key events or information from the day at the Centre.
Role requirements
For this role you will need to:
- Have at least one year’s experience of working as an LSA or Support Worker in a SEN environment, and have at least one year’s experience of dealing with challenging behaviour
- Be passionate about supporting vulnerable children and young people with challenging and complex individual support needs
- Be confident to work in challenging environments and to manage challenging behaviour
- Be non-judgemental, flexible, adaptable, resilient, dependable, calm, empathetic, compassionate, honest, self-motivated and self-assured
- Be able to draw on effective interpersonal skills to relate to, engage and motivate the individual you support creating a positive and stable environment where practical and emotional support needs can be best met.
- Complete administration associated with the role and maintain accurate records.
Please note that we cannot currently sponsor visas, so please only apply if you have the authority to work in the UK without visa sponsorship from us.
Working hours
This is a term-time only position. The hours are 37.5 per week, to be worked from Monday to Friday between 8.30 am and 4 pm.
There are many great reasons to join our team!
- A term-time position, with school holidays off
- Competitive annual pay of £27,114 paid monthly throughout the year (not just during term time)
- A free employee assistance helpline
- Access to a wellbeing hub, discounts and online training through our employee training platform and eligibility to join the Blue Light Card
- Free on-site parking
- Support to gain NVQs (while government funding lasts).
Pay: £27,114.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship for these roles. Do you have the authority to work in the UK without visa sponsorship from us?
- Why would you like to be an LSA with New Chapters?
Experience:
- Special education: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
