Special Educational Needs Learning Support Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Coventry seeks a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant to support teaching staff and assist in the educational development of students. This role involves providing in-class support and contributing to the tutorial program. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 GCSEs including English and Maths along with experience working with young people with complex educational needs. The position offers professional development and training opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 GCSEs or equivalent at C grade or above, including English and Maths.
• Qualification to A level (AS/level) standard is desirable.
• Experience working with groups of young people with complex SEND, preferably of secondary age.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured support and guidance in the development of students.
• Assist with in-class support for teachers and delivery practitioners.
• Help with the tutorial program as a co-tutor.

Skills

Empathy and understanding

Experience with young people

Ability to support academic needs

Education

Minimum of 2 GCSEs including English and Maths

Qualification to A level standard

Job description

Riverbank Academy currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant to join the team, supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners.

Job overview

You’ll be responsible for providing structured support and guidance in the development of our students' academic and individual needs, providing in-class support to our teachers and delivery practitioners, also assisting with the tutorial program as a co-tutor.

Job requirements

• A minimum of 2 GCSEs or equivalent at C (4/5) grade or above, including English and Maths
• Qualification to A level (AS/level) standard. desirableAbility to support students aged from 11-19 in moving and handling and personal care
• Experience working with groups of young people with complex SEND, preferably of secondary age
• Experience of leading lessons within a community, mainstream or special school context
• Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students

Why join us?

As an SEN Learning Support Assistant within Riverbank Academy, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skill set within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.

Interviews will take place upon application