Learning Support Assistant - SEN in Bristol)

Academics; Bristol; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant for SEN pupils in Bristol. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children with various additional needs, including ASD and ADHD. You will work closely with a supportive team, helping students develop essential life skills through engaging activities like cooking and sports. If you are passionate about education and eager to contribute to a positive learning environment, this role is perfect for you. Join a friendly team and help create a fun and exciting classroom experience for every student.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with special educational needs is essential.
• GCSE in Maths and English at a minimum grade of 4/C required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils academically and emotionally under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Help students improve their independence and life skills.

Skills

Supporting children with special educational needs

Flexibility and adaptability

Communication skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Minimum grade 4/C)

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - SEN

Do you want to help children to build their education and their life skills? Are you interested in becoming a Learning Support Assistant for SEN pupils?

If you feel the above apply to you then this role was made for you!

A local SEN school in the Redland area of Bristol (BS6) is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join their friendly team full-time starting this January 2025. The role will involve working under the guidance of the Year 3 class teacher, and supporting the pupils academically and emotionally, to help improve their independence and life skills.

Salary: £83-£95 per day, depending on experience

Working Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday 8.30am to 4pm, Term time only

The school caters for pupils with a range of additional needs, so this is an exciting role where no two days are ever the same. Within your day-to-day, you will work with students who may have ASD, ADHD, cerebral palsy, Tourette's, Down syndrome, or other learning needs, so be ready to be flexible and adapt to each of the students' needs. The school has a timetabled curriculum which includes lessons dedicated to life skills, so you will be helping the students with cooking and sports - get ready to make the classroom a fun and exciting place!

The right candidate:

1. Maths and English at GCSE - Minimum grade 4/C
2. Experience supporting children with special educational needs - for example, personal experience with a family member, youth work, support work, mental health work, or SEN in sport
3. DBS Check required (We can assist with this).

If you are interested in this Learning Support Assistant - SEN role, please apply online or for further information contact Academics LTD Bristol office and speak to Janine Robinson.

Please note: Academics is a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, and relevant references will be required. Academics is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.