Experienced SEND TA

Ribbons and Reeves Limited; Braintree; Sur place; GBP 20 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ribbons and Reeves Limited is seeking a caring and academically strong Learning Support Assistant for a primary school in Braintree. The role starts ASAP and is full-time and temporary, offering a valuable chance to support children with SEND and develop experience in a primary setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Psychology degree (2:1 or First Class) and has prior involvement with SEND or specialist settings.

Qualifications

• Essential degree in Psychology or related subject (2:1 or First Class).
• Experience working with children, ideally in a primary, SEND or specialist setting.
• Genuine interest in child development, education and additional needs.
• Nurturing, patient and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to different children’s needs.
• Proactive, flexible and enthusiastic attitude.
• Genuine commitment to supporting children’s development and wellbeing.
• Full legal right to work in the UK – visa sponsorship not available.

Responsabilités

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex needs.
• Support learning, communication and personal development.
• Assist with differentiated learning activities.
• Promote independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing.
• Support pupils across classroom, sensory room and outdoor areas.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and collaborate with SENDCO and school team.
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Connaissances

Communication

Empathy

Adaptability

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Formation

2:1 or First Class degree in Psychology or related subject

Description du poste

Learning Support Assistant – Braintree – ASAP Start

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Braintree is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and academically strong Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their team on a temporary, full-time basis starting ASAP.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate with a 2:1 or First Class degree in Psychology or a related subject, who is passionate about supporting children with SEND and complex additional needs and is looking to develop their experience within a primary school setting.

About the School

The school has a dedicated specialist provision supporting a small number of pupils with complex additional needs. The provision includes a learning space, sensory room and outdoor area, creating a supportive environment where pupils can develop academically, socially and emotionally.

You will work closely with the existing LSA, teachers and SENDCO to provide personalised support and help pupils reach their potential.

The Role – Learning Support Assistant

• 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex additional needs.
• Support children's learning, communication and personal development.
• Assist with engaging and differentiated learning activities.
• Promote independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing.
• Support pupils across the classroom, sensory room and outdoor areas.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Work closely with the SENDCO and wider school team.
• Adapt activities and approaches to meet individual needs.
• Help maintain a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

What We're Looking For

• A 2:1 or First Class degree in Psychology or a related subject – essential.
• Experience working with children, ideally within a primary, SEND or specialist setting.
• A genuine interest in child development, education and additional needs.
• A nurturing, patient and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to adapt to different children's needs.
• A proactive, flexible and enthusiastic attitude.
• A genuine commitment to supporting children's development and wellbeing.
• Full legal right to work in the UK – visa sponsorship is not available.

ASAP Start | Braintree | Full-Time | Temporary | Primary School | Learning Support Assistant | Psychology Graduate | 2:1 or First Class Degree | SENDTPBN1_UKTJ