Learning Support Assistant - SEND

Simply Education Ltd; Rushden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Simply Education Ltd is helping a SEN provision in Rushden recruit a Learning Support Assistant (SEND). You will support pupils with cognition and learning difficulties, ASD, and communication needs, delivering learning activities and promoting inclusion.

Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm, ASAP start. You will work closely with teachers to plan and differentiate tasks, build positive relationships, and support emotional wellbeing to help pupils reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Caring and enthusiastic about helping children with SEN.
• Commitment to inclusion and equality.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Understanding of structured routines and positive behaviour support.
• Adaptable, reliable, team player.
• Experience with autism or learning difficulties would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to understand instructions and engage with activities.
• Assist with planning, preparing and delivering learning activities.
• Differentiate tasks to meet individual needs.
• Promote independence and communication skills.
• Monitor pupil wellbeing and report concerns.
• Foster inclusion and positive relationships within the school.
• Support pupils' personal care where required.

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - SEND

Location Rushden

Salary: £100-£110 per day

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm

Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential?

We are supporting a SEN provision who are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team. The school provides education for students with cognition and learning difficulties and communication and interaction needs. Students may also have a diagnosis of ASD alongside learning difficulties.

They are committed to providing a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum that builds on student's existing skills, promoting positive relationships and helping to prepare them for greater independence in adult life.

Key responsibilities

• Support pupils to understand instructions, engage with learning activities and develop independent learning skills.
• Help maximise the inclusion and participation of all pupils, taking account of their individual special educational needs.
• Work with teachers to plan, prepare and deliver learning activities, including differentiated tasks and relevant educational initiatives.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and act as a positive role model.
• Encourage pupils to develop communication, social interaction, confidence and independence.
• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing, recognising concerns and reporting issues to the teacher or appropriate member of staff.
• Contribute positively to the overall ethos, aims and work of the school.

We are seeking someone who:

• Is caring, patient, approachable and enthusiastic about working with children and young people with special educational needs.
• Has a commitment to inclusion, equality of opportunity and celebrating individual achievement.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and encourage constructive interactions with others.
• Understands the importance of consistency, clear communication, positive behaviour support and structured routines.
• Can respond sensitively to pupils' individual learning, communication, personal care and emotional needs.
• Is adaptable, reliable and able to work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals.Experience of supporting pupils with autism, learning difficulties or other special educational needs would be advantageous. Above all, we value a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine commitment to helping every pupil achieve their potential.