Impactful Learning Support Assistant — SEND Specialist

The Education Network Birmingham; North Warwickshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network Birmingham is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Atherstone. This permanent, full-time role focuses on enabling pupils to access learning, build independence and achieve EHCP outcomes.

You will work with teachers, therapists and a multidisciplinary team in a nurturing environment, providing personalised support and helping pupils develop confidence, communication and social skills.

Qualifications

• ALEvel3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support to pupils with a range of SEND.
• Support learning both inside and outside of the classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and other professionals.
• Assist pupils toward their EHCP outcomes.
• Support communication, independence and emotional development.
• Foster positive relationships and resilience.
• Support positive behaviour and safeguarding strategies.
• Adapt approaches to meet sensory and learning needs.
• Assist with activities on-site and off-site.
• Engage with families and colleagues to support pupil progress.

Skills

Passion for SEND

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

ALEvel3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

The Education Network Birmingham is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Atherstone. This permanent, full-time role focuses on enabling pupils to access learning, build independence and achieve EHCP outcomes.

You will work with teachers, therapists and a multidisciplinary team in a nurturing environment, providing personalised support and helping pupils develop confidence, communication and social skills.