Learning Support Assistant

Herne Hill; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Herne Hill Learning Trust is seeking a loving, caring Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly team and support a five-year-old child with an EHCP on a one-to-one basis this academic year.

You will help the child manage transitions, model social interactions, and use bespoke materials to access learning, while collaborating with SaLT and external practitioners. A Level 2/3 TA qualification and SEND experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification to at least Level 2 (and Level 3 preferred) with SEND experience.
• Experience working with young children who have SEND and adapting/differentiating the curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for a five-year-old child with an EHCP.
• Support the class teacher and other children with our bespoke curriculum.
• Run interventions and liaise with external practitioners such as SaLT.

Skills

SEND experience

One-to-one support

Lesson differentiation

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification Level 2/3

Job description

We have a unique opportunity for a loving, caring, enthusiastic and happy Learning Support Assistant to join our amazing team in our uniquely friendly and supportive environment.

The position is to support, on a one-on-one basis, a lovely five-year old child with an EHCP through to the end of this academic year. Targets include supporting the child to manage their expectations and transitions throughout the day, modelling social interactions, using bespoke materials to help them access their learning and finding opportunities to extend and challenge them. There is also a requirement to run interventions and support them with external practitioners, such as SaLT.

As an integral member of the class' teaching team, the role also requires supporting the class teacher and the other children in delivering our bespoke, fun curriculum.

Applicants should hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification to at least Level 2 (and more likely Level 3 or above) and have extensive experience of working with young children who have SEND, adapting and differentiating the curriculum to their needs and style.

As the post is available now, a start as soon as possible would be ideal. There may be an opportunity to extend it past the end of this academic year. The probation period is six months.

Applicants should hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification to at least Level 2 (and more likely Level 3 or above) and have extensive experience of working with young children who have SEND, adapting and differentiating the curriculum to their needs and style.

As the post is available now, a start as soon as possible would be ideal. There may be an opportunity to extend it past the end of this academic year. The probation period is six months.