Primary Learning Support Assistant – SEND/SEMH

Empowering Learning; Colchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning are recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to support primary pupils at a specialist education provision in Colchester. The role is initially 12 weeks temporary-to-fixed-term, with an opportunity for extension or permanent employment.

Salary, location and hours are detailed below. The successful candidate will provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEND, including those who have faced trauma or adversity.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND and SEMH is advantageous but not essential.
• Resilient, patient and able to stay calm in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident using ICT to support learning.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma or adversity.
• Willing to undertake relevant training and develop your skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to primary pupils with SEND needs.
• Support children who may have experienced trauma or adversity.
• Build positive, trusting relationships and promote appropriate behaviour.
• Assist with interventions and contribute to planning, assessment and monitoring pupil progress.
• Support pupils’ learning, progress, attainment and wellbeing.
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers and colleagues.

Skills

SEND support

Trauma-informed

Behaviour support

ICT for learning

Strong communicator

Team player

Job description

Empowering Learning are recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to support primary pupils at a specialist education provision in Colchester. The role is initially 12 weeks temporary-to-fixed-term, with an opportunity for extension or permanent employment.

Salary, location and hours are detailed below. The successful candidate will provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEND, including those who have faced trauma or adversity.