Learning Support Assistant

Aspire People; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant in Royston, Hertfordshire. This role involves providing personalized care and support to children with special educational needs, adapting learning activities to meet individual needs. Ideal candidates should be compassionate, patient, and ready to learn skills like Makaton to aid communication. Comprehensive onboarding and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children with SEN through personal experience, volunteering, or a professional background.
• Ability to provide personal care and adapt to individual student needs in a compassionate manner.
• Eagerness to learn and develop training skills, particularly in therapeutic support.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care needs for students.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support to children.
• Follow individual care and learning plans to ensure students' needs are met.
• Assist with sensory learning activities and therapeutic interventions.
• Implement behavioural strategies as directed by teachers.
• Support students with communication difficulties using Makaton.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Adaptable

Team Player

Communication Skills

Job description

Overview

Exciting Opportunity: SEN Teaching Assistant Role

Location: Royston, Hertfordshire (SG8 Area)

Hours: 08:30am - 16:30pm

Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs (SEN)? Do you thrive in a dynamic, rewarding environment where you can support students on their individual journeys? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

• Personal Care: Assist with personal care needs where required, including helping with feeding, dressing, and toileting, ensuring the students' comfort and dignity at all times.
• Supporting Learning: Provide one-on-one or small group support to children, adapting lessons and resources to meet their individual needs.
• Care Plans: Follow individual care and learning plans, ensuring students' health, safety, and development needs are met.
• Therapeutic Support: Assist with sensory learning activities, providing therapeutic interventions to help children with emotional and sensory regulation.
• Behavioural Support: Implement behavioural strategies as directed by teachers and specialists, ensuring a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Developing Communication: Support students with communication difficulties through Makaton and other communication strategies.

Onboarding and Training

When you join us, you will receive comprehensive training that includes:

• Lego Therapy: A fun, structured way to promote social and communication skills.
• Sensory Learning: Tailored activities to support sensory development and regulation.
• Individual Education Plans (IEPs): Learn how to develop and implement tailored learning strategies.
• Risk Assessments: Understanding and managing risk to ensure a safe environment for all students.
• Makaton: A key tool for communication with children who have limited verbal skills, helping them to express themselves.

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about SEN: Whether through personal experience, volunteering, or professional background, you are driven to make a positive impact on the lives of children with SEN.
• Compassionate and Patient: You bring empathy, understanding, and patience to every aspect of your role, especially in supporting children with personal care needs.
• Adaptable: You can think on your feet and respond to the unique challenges and opportunities each day brings.
• Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative environment, sharing ideas and working together to create the best outcomes for the children.
• Ready to Learn: Enthusiastic about receiving training and developing new skills to support children in a variety of ways.

If you are looking for a fulfilling and meaningful role where you can make a significant difference in the lives of children with special educational needs, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now and begin your journey as an SEN Teaching Assistant today!

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.