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How many Special Needs Helper (Educational Establishments) jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 124 Special Needs Helper (Educational Establishments) jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Special Needs Helper (Educational Establishments) do?

Learning support assistants supply support for students tailored to their specific needs, help out with challenging assignments and monitor students' progress and classroom behaviour. They assist teachers to create the best environment and suitable lessons for the pupils.

Tasks required include:

• Supports schoolwork under teacher’s supervision.
• Helps child understand instruction through a variety of means and encourages self-confidence and independence.
• Identifies signs of distress and offers reassurance.
• Implements care programmes, as appropriate.
• Helps and encourages child to communicate.
• Attends to child’s physical needs.
• Provides feedback to teachers and completes and maintains records.

What are the entry requirements for a Special Needs Helper (Educational Establishments)?

Academic qualifications may be required by some employers, although entry is possible with relevant experience alone. A DBS check is mandatory.