Learning Support Assistant

The Education Network; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network is hiring a Learning Support Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Atherstone. This permanent, full-time position is designed to support pupils with diverse SEND needs and contribute to a nurturing learning environment.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering personalised support to help pupils access learning and achieve EHCP outcomes, both in class and across settings.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Has a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Exhibits patient, caring and compassionate approach.
• Communicates clearly and builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Adapts to different learning and behavioural needs.
• Keeps calm and resilient when supporting challenging situations.
• Shows commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• Gains experience within SEND, education, care or therapeutic settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support to pupils with a range of SEND.
• Support learning inside and outside the classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and other professionals.
• Assist pupils to progress towards their EHCP outcomes.
• Support communication, independence and emotional development.
• Foster positive relationships and encourage confidence and resilience.
• Support positive behaviour and safeguarding strategies.
• Adapt approaches to meet sensory, communication and learning needs.
• Work with families and colleagues to help pupils succeed.

Skills

SEND commitment

Communication

Relationship-building

Adaptive learning support

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Specialist SEND School

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Salary: £20,000 - £25,000 actual annual salary

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve their full potential? The Education Network Birmingham is working with a specialist SEND school in Atherstone to recruit a dedicated Learning Support Assistant for a permanent, full-time position.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist therapeutic school where relationships, wellbeing and individual progress are at the heart of the provision. You will work closely with teachers, therapists and a wider multidisciplinary team to provide personalised support both in and outside of the classroom.

The school supports pupils with a range of SEND, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, communication difficulties and sensory processing differences. You will play an important role in helping pupils access learning, develop independence and work towards their individual EHCP outcomes.

This is much more than a traditional classroom support role. You will build trusted relationships with pupils, support positive behaviour and safeguarding strategies, and help create a calm, nurturing environment where every young person feels understood and able to succeed.

The Role

• Providing personalised support to pupils with a range of SEND
• Supporting learning both inside and outside of the classroom
• Working alongside teachers, therapists and other professionals
• Helping pupils work towards their individual EHCP outcomes
• Supporting communication, independence and emotional development
• Developing positive relationships and encouraging confidence and resilience
• Supporting positive behaviour and safeguarding strategies
• Adapting your approach to meet individual sensory, communication and learning needs
• Supporting pupils with activities and learning both on and off-site
• Working collaboratively with families and colleagues

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND
• ALevel3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
• A patient, caring and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to adapt to different learning and behavioural needs
• A calm and resilient approach when supporting challenging situations
• A commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• Previous experience working with children or young people is essential, particularly within SEND, education, care or therapeutic settings

In Return You Will Receive

• A permanent, full-time position
• The opportunity to work within a specialist therapeutic SEND setting
• A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• The opportunity to develop your SEND experience and career
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day
• The chance to help young people develop the confidence, independence and skills they need for the future