Learning Support Assistant - SEND
Listed on 2026-03-06
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Healthcare
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Are you a 'human-first' educator who prioritizes emotional well-being as much as academic progress?
Do you believe every small milestone is a massive victory?
If yes, Randstad Education welcomes you.
Role overview:We are looking for a compassionate, resilient, and intuitive individual to support students with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). In this role, you will be the bridge between the world and a student who communicates through touch, sound, and movement. You won't just be an educator; you will be a caregiver, a communication partner, and a tireless advocate for our most vulnerable learners.
PrimaryResponsibilities
- Sensory
Education:
Facilitate learning through multi-sensory experiences, including sensory stories, hydrotherapy, and music therapy. - Specialist Communication: Use and develop non-verbal communication tools such as Makaton
, PECS
, and Objects of Reference to give students a voice. - Holistic Care: Provide dignified support with personal care, including toileting, dressing, and feeding (including PEG/Tube feeding where required).
- Physical Management: Safely assist with mobility and positioning using hoists, standing frames, and specialized seating.
- Medical Support: Monitor the health and well-being of students, including the management of epilepsy and other complex medical needs (full training provided).
- Emotional Intelligence: Bringing a calm, grounded presence to the classroom, especially during high-sensory or medically complex moments.
- Creative Thinking: A knack for turning everyday objects into sensory learning tools to spark a student's curiosity.
- Advocacy Mindset: A fierce dedication to upholding the dignity and rights of every learner, ensuring their "voice" is heard.
- Reliability: Consistency is key for our students; a dependable nature helps build the trust necessary for them to thrive.
- Help students gain independence and build life-changing connections.
- Receive competitive rates, weekly pay
- Choose shifts that fit your schedule with term-time-only options.
- Get 1-on-1 career guidance from a dedicated Randstad consultant
. - Earn £300 vouchers for every friend you refer through our "Refer a Friend" scheme.
- Work alongside a supportive team of like-minded professionals.
Apply now to join our dedicated team and benefit from the support, training, and rewards that come with working through Randstad. We look forward to meeting you!
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