Learning Support Assistant SEN Early Years

Vetro Recruitment; Wirral; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Fixed-term contract with potential for

Job summary

Learning Support Assistant (SEN Early Years) in Wirral, Merseyside. Our client, a reputable school, seeks a dedicated assistant to support pupils with special educational needs in a nurturing, inclusive environment.

You will work under the guidance of teachers, develop relationships with pupils, assist with activities and IEPs, and help ensure safeguarding procedures are followed. A TA qualification is desirable; DBS checks required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Friendly, energetic, enthusiastic team player.
• Ability to follow instructions from teachers and senior leaders.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures.
• TA qualification desirable.
• Understanding of Autistic Spectrum Condition desirable.
• Shows responsibility and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Develop nurturing relationships with pupils.
• Support pupils in classroom and lunchtime activities.
• Assist pupils with activities in their Individual Education Plans.
• Collaborate with staff during lunch and other times.
• Demonstrate safeguarding awareness in school.

Skills

Team player

Safeguarding awareness

Work under instruction

Education

TA qualification (desirable)

Job description

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (SEN Early Years)

Location: Wirral, Merseyside

Our client, a reputable school in the Wirral, is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (SEN Early Years) to join their team.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to support pupils with special educational needs within a nurturing environment that values equity and inclusive education.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing nurturing and professional relationships with pupils
• Supporting pupils to engage in classroom and lunchtime activities
• Assisting pupils with activities outlined in their Individual Education Plans
• Working collaboratively with the wider staff team during lunch and other times
• Demonstrating an active understanding of safeguarding issues related to working in schools

Requirements & Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in an educational setting
• Friendly, energetic, and enthusiastic team player qualities
• Ability to work effectively under instructions from teachers and senior leaders
• An understanding of safeguarding procedures and their importance in schools
• A TA qualification (desirable)
• An understanding of Autistic Spectrum Condition (desirable)
• Responsibility and initiative in your work

Benefits & Work Environment

• Supportive team environment within an OFSTED-rated ‘good’ school
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Fixed-term contract with potential for extension

Note

The school is committed to safeguarding and child protection. All applicants will undergo safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK; visas cannot be sponsored.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and decisions are made on merit alone.