Learning Support Assistant

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Brentford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency seeks a Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Teaching Assistant for a mainstream secondary school in London. This role involves supporting SEND students and ensuring their well-being within an inclusive environment. Join a friendly and welcoming team whilst making a significant impact on the lives of students with special needs.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Friendly working culture

Qualifications

• Experience of working with SEND or vulnerable people.
• Willingness to engage in professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Supporting SEND students in accessing the curriculum.
• Supervising SEND students during activities.
• Working with teachers to achieve best outcomes.

Skills

Positive mindset

Emotional intelligence

Empathy

Job description

Are you passionate about improving the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities? Then we want to hear from you!

We are recruiting for the following position:

• Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Teaching Assistant
• Mainstream secondary school
• London Borough of Hounslow
• Immediate start
• £100.00 per day PAYE salary

Our client school is based in the London Borough of Hounslow. With over 1,500 students on roll and a busy sixth form, the school offers a vibrant and welcoming environment to work in. Staff at the school work relentlessly to provide an inclusive setting for all students. They have a number of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and you will play a lead role in supporting those children.

What will you be doing in a typical day?

• Supporting SEND students in accessing the curriculum
• Supervising SEND students both inside and outside the classroom; assisting with break times, lunch times and trips as well as extra-curricular activities
• Using positive strategies and good behaviour management to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students
• Working closely with class teachers and other professionals towards achieving the best outcomes for SEND students

What skills would serve you well in this role?

• The most important skill is a positive mindset and a passion for supporting SEND students; there will be professional development opportunities available within the role
• Experience of working with SEND or vulnerable people in a previous role; this could include in schools and also in settings such as healthcare, social care, community or youth work
• It is essential that you have good emotional intelligence and empathy for SEND students

Why is this a great job?

• The school is based in an iconic part of West London; with excellent transport links, roadside parking and a rich surrounding of green space
• The working culture in the school is friendly and welcoming; you will join a SEND team who are well-led and who have strong structures in place
• The school has recently been graded 'Good' in an OfSted report and 'outstanding' for personal development

Would you like to apply or make an enquiry? Please send your CV and one of our team will be in touch.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.