Learning and Progress Assistant (SEN)

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Elizabeth's High School is seeking a committed Learning Support Assistant to join the Learning Support team. The role focuses on removing barriers to learning for students with SEND/SEMH, Pupil Premium and other vulnerabilities, delivering targeted interventions and providing one-to-one and small-group support.

You will work closely with students, families and staff to ensure personalised support promotes academic progress, emotional wellbeing, attendance and engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, including those with SEND/SEMH.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to deliver targeted interventions to individuals and small groups.
• Good understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and graduated approach.
• Ability to work proactively and collaboratively as part of a wider team.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• Minimum Level 3 qualification and Level 2 qualifications in English, Mathematics and Science.

Responsibilities

• Lead targeted interventions and one-to-one support.
• Deliver small-group work and in-class assistance to promote academic progress.
• Build positive relationships with students and families, acting as a key contact.
• Plan, deliver and monitor personalised support programmes.
• Collaborate with SENDCo, pastoral staff and classroom teachers.

Skills

Experience with SEND/SEMH

Interpersonal skills

Targeted interventions

SEND Code of Practice

Team collaboration

Organisation

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 3 qualification

Level 2 English

Level 2 Mathematics

Level 2 Science

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Vacancy

An exciting SEN Learning and Progress Assistant vacancy has arisen at Queen Elizabeth's High School for a committed and compassionate individual to join our Learning Support team. We are seeking someone who is passionate about removing barriers to learning and improving outcomes for students with SEND, SEMH needs, Pupil Premium status and other identified vulnerabilities.

This varied and rewarding role involves working closely with identified students, their families, teaching staff and external professionals to ensure every young person receives the support they need to achieve their full potential. Using a graduated assess - plan - do - review approach, you will take a lead in delivering targeted interventions, one-to-one support, small-group work and in-class assistance that promotes academic progress, emotional wellbeing, attendance and engagement.

The successful candidate will build positive and trusting relationships with students and families, act as a key point of contact and contribute to the planning, delivery and monitoring of personalised support programmes. Working in partnership with the SENDCo, pastoral staff and classroom teachers, you will help implement effective strategies and reasonable adjustments that enable students to succeed.

What we are looking for.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of working successfully with young people, including those with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships whilst maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Confidence in delivering targeted interventions to individuals and small groups.
• A good understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and the graduated approach to supporting students.
• The ability to work proactively, flexibly and collaboratively as part of a wider team.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• A good standard of education, including a minimum Level 3 qualification and Level 2 qualifications in English, Mathematics and Science.
• The ability to use initiative, remain calm under pressure and seek positive solutions when supporting students and families.

What the school offers its staff

Commitment to safeguarding

Queen Elizabeth's High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.