SEN Learning Support Assistant

Educo Recruitment; Abbots Langley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated Educo Recruitment consultant

Job summary

Educo Recruitment is seeking a caring SEN Learning Support Assistant for an Abbots Langley specialist SEND school. You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, help pupils access learning, and support communication, social skills, and emotional development.

Strong teamwork and a patient, positive approach are valued. Experience with children is desirable, and training in SEND will be supported; a long-term, full-time role with competitive pay is on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Caring, patient and supportive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Willingness to learn and develop SEND experience.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs or challenging behaviour is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Help pupils access learning and develop their independence.
• Support communication, social skills, confidence and emotional development.
• Work closely with teachers and SEN staff to meet individual pupil needs.
• Help create a calm, positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Provide personal care support where required.

Skills

Experience with children

Caring approach

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

SEND experience

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant – Abbots Langley

Are you passionate about making a difference to children and young people with additional needs? A welcoming specialist SEND school in Abbots Langley is looking for a caring and enthusiastic SEN Learning Support Assistant to join its team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with a range of learning needs, helping them build confidence, develop independence and achieve their potential.

You don't necessarily need extensive SEND experience – we are keen to hear from candidates with experience in schools, childcare, care or support work who have the right attitude and a genuine passion for helping children.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• A caring, patient and supportive approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• A willingness to learn and develop your SEND experience.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs or challenging behaviour is advantageous.

The Role

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Help pupils access learning and develop their independence.
• Support communication, social skills, confidence and emotional development.
• Work closely with teachers and SEN staff to meet individual pupil needs.
• Help create a calm, positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Provide personal care support where required.

What We Offer

• Long-term, full-time position.
• Excellent rates of pay – dependent on experience.
• Supportive leadership and experienced SEN staff.
• Excellent opportunity to gain valuable SEND experience.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Educo Recruitment consultant.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day.

If you're caring, enthusiastic and passionate about supporting children, we'd love to hear from you.