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SEND Learning Support Assistant

Guildford Borough Council

£17,047
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Your name Your email address Their name Their email address Your message Sender and recipient information you provide will only be used to send an email message on your behalf. No sender or recipient information is stored after the message is sent. Please check this box to agree to our privacy policy Send Back to search Save for later SEND Learning Support Assistant Surrey County Council Reference: SCC/TP/287916/6044 YMCA Sovereign Centre, Slipshatch Road, Reigate, RH2 8HA, United Kingdom £17,047 per annum Part Time Permanent Posted on 29/09/2026 Please note that this vacancy is not part of Surrey County Council, we are advertising this on behalf of a partnership organisation. The starting salary for this role is £17,047 per annum based on a 33 hour working week, 39 weeks per year. We are looking for a caring and motivated person to join our Alternative Education provision Learning Hub Team. Rewards and Benefits Be part of a long-standing and well-respected charity Discounted childcare for permanent employees Gym membership and free access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card Cycle to Work Scheme 6.6 weeks annual leave which increases after 2 years continuous service Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme On site parking About the Organisation We are a vibrant, local charity that helps vulnerable children, young people and adults to belong, contribute and thrive. Our wide range of projects and activities aim to create happy, healthy and connected communities. Our mission is to provide opportunities for people to develop to their full potential, with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage. About the Role Key Responsibilities: To participate in the safe delivery of YMCA East Surrey Alternative Provision service. To ensure the Health and Safety of children and young people and colleagues, above all, ensuring that Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults policies are adhered to Record and evidence learning actions completed for Asdan module work. To supervise the activity environment to ensure physical and emotional/personal safety for all children and young people attending. To provide and supervise the hygienic provision of refreshments for the children/young people, recognising the principles of a balanced diet and the requirements of varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds and allergies. Provide and supervise the hygienic provision of personal care, ensuring privacy, dignity at all times and recording in care plan. Assist with moving and handling of children/adults with restricted mobility, after appropriate training, including hoisting and use of mobility equipment. Provide high level of support for children/adults with complex needs, ensuring care plans and behaviour plans are understood and followed to meet individual needs. Regular use if aids to support communication and sensory impairment needs. Provide high level of diligence and surveillance for Learners with complex needs. Accompany Learners on trips, following procedures and policies, risk assessment and keeping them safe whilst providing high level of support. Additional Information Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility if you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us at HR@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk YMCA East Surrey requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adult’s barred lists) check, along with reference checks. The close date for this advert is 31.10.2026 with interviews planned to follow. To apply for this role, please click HERE . Interested in applying?