Therapeutic Learning Support Assistant

Therapeutic Learning Support Assistant

Monday to Friday | 9:00am - 3:00pm (start date to suit applicant)

Term time only, in line with Essex County Council School Term Dates

Hatfield Wick Education provides alternative education for children and young people who are experiencing barriers to learning due to social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

Our approach focuses on therapeutic wellbeing support, personalised learning and building positive relationships that help young people re-engage with education.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our team. In this role you will support learners who require additional help to overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

You will work closely with teachers and our therapeutic staff to support young people both academically and emotionally.

Learners may require support due to factors such as:

You may work with learners on a 1:1 basis or within small groups (maximum of 6 students).

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At Hatfield Wick Education we are passionate about ensuring young people have the same opportunities to succeed as their peers. Our CARES360 model combines therapeutic wellbeing support with personalised education to help learners achieve positive futures.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

Hatfield Wick Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to safer recruitment checks including:

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments applicants may need during the recruitment process.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified.

Hatfield Wick Education is an Accredited Alternative Education Provider for Essex that delivers education and therapeutic services for children and young people who cannot access learning in a mainstream setting.

We are commissioned by the Local Authority, schools, and families to provide educational and therapeutic support to children and young people with a diverse range of special educational needs, including:

• Anxiety / ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) • Asperger's • ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) • ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) • Sensory Processing Disorder (auditory, visual, sensory, memory) • Attachment Disorder (including those associated with adoption & fostering) • Separation Anxiety Disorder

Our overarching goal is to identify challenges, remove obstacles and build strategies to help children and young people reach, maintain, and exceed their personal goals and boost their confidence and self-esteem. By doing this, they can return to mainstream education and continue to thrive.