Primary SEN Learning Support Assistant

Connex Education Partnership; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing guidance and support

Professional development opportunities

Temp-to-perm opportunity

ASAP start

Supportive team

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is partnering with a welcoming specialist school in Bury St Edmunds to recruit a dedicated Learning Support Assistant. This temp-to-perm role supports primary pupils with SEN and SEMH, helping them access learning, build confidence and form positive relationships.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, assist teachers, adapt activities for individual needs and support behaviour management.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting primary pupils with SEN and SEMH.
• Patience, resilience and a caring approach.
• Fluent in English; willing to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group learning support to primary-aged pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Support children with autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, emotional regulation needs and challenging behaviour.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive and differentiated learning activities.
• Adapt classroom resources and learning approaches to meet individual pupil needs.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence, communication and social skills.
• Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation techniques where required.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Communication

Teamwork

Inclusive education

DBS check

Job description

Connex Education Partnership is partnering with a welcoming specialist school in Bury St Edmunds to recruit a dedicated Learning Support Assistant. This temp-to-perm role supports primary pupils with SEN and SEMH, helping them access learning, build confidence and form positive relationships.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, assist teachers, adapt activities for individual needs and support behaviour management.