Job Description

Join a dedicated team making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people in a unique educational setting.

We are working with a secure unit in Morpeth who are looking for a LSA to work in this extremely unique environment. The provision caters for 12 students aged between 11 and 18 and is a residential children's home for children with severe SEMH.

The role is to work in their education setting, where your role will be to offer teachers relief and support where needed, managing the students whilst they stay on task. The children are in classes of 4 and in each classroom there will be 2 adults.

The ideal person should be resilient and have a calm demeanour coupled with a good sense of humour. They should also be empathetic. For the right person this could be an amazing opportunity with a passionate headteacher and cohesive team.

The working hours are 8.30 to 4.10, Monday to Friday and the ideal candidate will have a driving licence. You will have a morning break, 1 hour for lunch and then an afternoon break. Due to the nature of this secure facility role, there is a legal requirement that applicants must have the right to work in a secure facility setting as a Genuine Occupational Requirement. The benefits of the role include an on site restaurant, gym and the opportunity to work overtime. For the right candidate this opportunity will become a permanent role.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers in delivering tailored educational programmes for students with special educational needs Provide one-on-one support to students, helping them engage with the curriculum and develop their skills Implement strategies to support children with autism and other disabilities, ensuring their individual needs are met Foster a positive and nurturing environment that promotes learning and development Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to create effective learning plans Monitor student progress and provide feedback to educators on individual achievements and challenges Assist in managing classroom behaviour and promoting social skills among students Participate in training sessions and professional development opportunities to enhance skills related to special education

Skills

Experience working with people with autism or other disabilities is highly desirable Background in teaching or tutoring, particularly with children, is beneficial Knowledge of special education practices and principles Experience in toddler care would be an advantage Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with students, parents, and colleagues Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also being self-motivated when working independently Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of children with diverse needs
This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the educational journey of students requiring additional support while working within a supportive team environment.

At Humly, we are committed to safeguarding children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups' regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance, any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service ("the DBS") and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people). School roles give privileged access to vulnerable groups, therefore, we require all applicants attending interview to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 unless it is a "protected" conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure.

INDHP

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Temp to perm

Pay: 14.00-16.50 per hour

Work Location: In person