Learning Support Assistant in Bury Saint Edmunds

Randstad Education; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Learning Support Assistant in Bury St Edmunds to provide vital support to students with special educational needs. Key responsibilities include delivering 1:1 and small-group assistance, adapting classroom activities, and tracking student progress in line with their Education, Health and Care Plans. This full-time permanent role requires a Level 2/3 qualification, proven SEN experience, and strong communication skills, making a significant difference in students' lives while working in a dedicated team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting children with diverse learning needs.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures and the UK curriculum.
• Full, clean driving licence and access to a car is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEN.
• Implement and track progress against Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Support students' social, emotional, and behavioural needs.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEN

Effective communication skills

Positive behaviour management

Education

A Level 2/3 qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning

Job description

Are you a senior SEN professional with proven experience in leading and inspiring a team of support staff?

Do you have in-depth knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and a talent for translating it into effective, school-wide strategies?

Are you ready to take on a key leadership role, driving the quality of our school's inclusion and making a lasting impact?

If you have the strategic vision and leadership skills we're looking for, we invite you to apply.

Position: Learning Support Assistant

Location: Bury Saint Edmunds

Contract Type: full Time Permanent position

Start Date: ASAP

Qualification: SEN experience

Randstad Education is recruiting experienced SEN Teachers to provide high-quality 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with diverse learning needs. You will be a key member of a dedicated school team, responsible for creating a positive and inclusive classroom where every child can succeed.

This is a full time permanent position and you will be required to support five days a week Monday - Friday inline with school hours.

You can easily apply by simply emailing me your CV now to [e-mail] and I will get back to you soon!

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEN.
• Implement and track progress against Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Assist teachers in adapting learning materials and classroom activities.
• Support student's social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Observe, record, and report on student progress to the SENCO.

Preferred Skills

• Proven experience supporting children with SEN (e.g., ASC, SEMH, SpLD).
• A Level 2/3 qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures and the UK curriculum.
• Effective communication and positive behaviour management skills.
• A full, clean driving licence and access to a car.

Personal Attributes

• Be comfortable and confident in managing challenging behaviours.
• Ability to engage with, and build rapport with the students.
• Be creative, proactive and flexible in their supporting style.
• Have experience with SEND or knowledge learning difficulties.
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient.
• A professional and collaborative team member.

Please note that this role is unable to offer any Sponsorship at this time.

All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility vetting including a DBS check and providing satisfactory references. A DBS on the update service would be a distinct advantage due to the urgent nature of some of these roles.

If you have recent and relevant experience for this position and are immediately available for work then please email me your CV now to [e-mail] and I will be in touch with you!!

I look forward to hearing from you soon!