Learning Support Assistant

Simply Education Ltd.; Royston; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Simply Education are recruiting a passionate SEN Learning Support Assistant for a specialist SEN setting in Meldreth, Cambridgeshire. You will support students aged 6-19 with autism, ADHD, MLD/SLD and other complex needs, in classroom and community settings.

The role requires 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5pm, on a permanent contract with term-time only. Training and development opportunities are available to support your SEN knowledge and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN
• Experience with autism, complex learning needs or sensory/physical impairments is valuable.
• Training and professional development opportunities are available to support career progression in specialist education.

Responsibilities

• Support students with their learning, development and progress
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required
• Help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their individual goals
• Support young people with autism, complex needs and communication difficulties
• Encourage independence, confidence and personal development
• Support learning both within the classroom and in community settings
• Build positive, respectful relationships with students
• Work closely with teachers and the wider support team
• Adapt your approach to meet individual communication and learning needs
• Support students with personal care where required
• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Proactive and creative

Patient and caring

Adaptability

Willingness to develop SEN knowledge

Education

Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

Salary: £22,996-£25,068 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time, Term Time Only

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5pm

Simply Education are working with a specialist SEN setting in Meldreth, Cambridgeshire, to recruit a passionate SEN Learning Support Assistants to join their team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has experience supporting children and young people with SEN and additional needs, and who wants to make a genuine difference to their learning, development and confidence.

You'll be supporting students aged 6-19 with a range of needs including autism, ADHD, MLD, SLD, complex medical needs and sensory or physical impairments. The role involves supporting students both in the classroom and through learning opportunities in the wider community.

The role

• Support students with their learning, development and progress
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required
• Help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their individual goals
• Support young people with autism, complex needs and communication difficulties
• Encourage independence, confidence and personal development
• Support learning both within the classroom and in community settings
• Build positive, respectful relationships with students
• Work closely with teachers and the wider support team
• Adapt your approach to meet individual communication and learning needs
• Support students with personal care where required
• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN
• A genuine passion for supporting individuals with additional needs
• A patient, caring and positive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Someone who is proactive, creative and confident adapting to different situations
• A willingness to learn and develop your SEN knowledge
• Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent

Experience with autism, complex learning needs, PMLD/SLD, medical needs or sensory/physical impairments would be particularly valuable.

Don't have all the qualifications? Training and professional development opportunities are available, with support provided to help you develop your career within specialist education.

If you're an experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant looking for a permanent opportunity where you can genuinely make a difference to children and young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.