1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant

Leader Group; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A special education provider based in the UK is seeking a dedicated individual to provide tailored 1:1 support to students with special educational needs. The role involves assisting with classroom activities and creating a positive, safe environment for learning. Candidates should have a background in working with children or young people, possess patience and strong communication skills, and a proactive approach. Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Supportive and dedicated consultant

Ongoing professional development

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with children or young people, ideally in a special educational needs setting.
• Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach to supporting different individual needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with others.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to students with various special educational needs.
• Assist with classroom activities and implement personalized learning plans.
• Create a positive and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children or young people in a SEND setting

Patience

Empathy

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to students with a range of special educational needs.
• Assist with classroom activities, behaviour regulation, and personalised learning plans.
• Work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to implement EHCP targets.
• Create a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment.
• Encourage independence, emotional wellbeing, and progress for each student.

About You

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a SEND setting.
• Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach to supporting individual needs.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain positive professional relationships.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A valid enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Join Leader Education?

• Supportive and dedicated consultant.
• Opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist SEND environment.
• Competitive pay and ongoing professional development.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a comprehensive CV outlining their teaching experience, qualifications which are relevant to this role. Please apply with your CV, call us on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Leader Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all applicants must go through a thorough vetting procedure, including enhanced DBS and reference checks.