Assistant SENDCO / LSA

Vision for Education Ltd; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is seeking an Assistant SENDCO / Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in North London. The role involves supporting pupils with SEND across the school and working with the SENDCO to implement effective support strategies.

The ideal candidate will have experience with SEND, strong communication skills, and a patient, proactive approach to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and to support wellbeing and inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• Patient, proactive approach to supporting learning and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND across the school.
• Work with the SENDCO to implement effective support strategies.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support where required.
• Assist with learning, emotional regulation and pupil wellbeing.
• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to support plans.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Support an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Patience and proactive

SEND experience

Team collaboration

Job description

Position: Assistant SENDCO / LSA

Location: Barnet

Start date: As soon as possible

Are you passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in a school environment?

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant SENDCO / Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in North London. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience supporting pupils with SEND who is looking to develop their skills further within an inclusive and nurturing setting.

The successful candidate will work closely with the SEND team, teachers and wider support staff to provide high-quality support for pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils with SEND across the school
• Working alongside the SENDCO to implement effective support strategies
• Providing 1:1 and small group support where required
• Assisting with learning, emotional regulation and pupil wellbeing
• Monitoring pupil progress and contributing to support plans
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Supporting an inclusive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience working with pupils with SEND
• A good understanding of additional needs and inclusive education
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with young people
• A patient, supportive and proactive approach
• Experience working as a Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant or similar role

This role would suit an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant, an aspiring SEND professional, or someone looking to develop towards a future SEND leadership pathway.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and helping them succeed, we would love to hear from you.