Empowering SEN Learning Support Assistant

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Rugby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Flexible & family-friendly working

Blue Light Card discounts

Well-being support

Job summary

Oakfield Primary Academy wishes to appoint a Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant to support children with a range of needs, including EHCPs. We seek individuals with Speech and Language, ADHD, SEMH and Autism backgrounds to contribute to the teaching team.

As a valued member of staff, you will work alongside the classroom teacher, using initiative to enhance learning and support children with SEN.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience working with SEND children in the primary age range.
• Experience in a friendly, busy school environment.
• Understanding of children with SEN needs.
• Level 2 qualification in play work/childcare.
• Paediatric first aid qualification is desirable.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
• Sympathetic understanding of emotional, social and intellectual needs of children with SEN.
• Motivated to inspire confidence in children with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children with a variety of needs including EHCPs.
• Work with the teacher to enhance teaching and learning.
• Help maintain a calm, safe and supportive classroom environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Speech & Language background

ADHD awareness

SEMH awareness

Autism awareness

Active listening

Education

Level 2 Playwork/Childcare

Job description

Oakfield Primary Academy wishes to appoint a Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant to support children with a range of needs, including EHCPs. We seek individuals with Speech and Language, ADHD, SEMH and Autism backgrounds to contribute to the teaching team.

As a valued member of staff, you will work alongside the classroom teacher, using initiative to enhance learning and support children with SEN.