SEN Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free safeguarding training

DBS check assistance

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant to support children and young people with additional needs across Plymouth. You will provide one-to-one and small group support, helping students build confidence, independence, and social skills in school and in the community.

Successful candidates will drive to outreach activities and educational visits, supporting learners across multiple locations in Plymouth.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Access to own vehicle.
• Business Use Motor Insurance.
• Experience working with children or young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• Support students in educational settings and within the local community.
• Assist pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive engagement.
• Adapt support strategies to meet individual learning needs.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and families.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils at all times.
• Transport and accompany students to outreach and community-based learning activities.
• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and engagement.

Skills

Driving licence

Experience with children

SEN knowledge

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Location: Plymouth and surrounding areas

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

Contract: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Learning Support Assistant to support children and young people with additional needs across Plymouth.

This is a rewarding role working with pupils who require additional support both within educational settings and through outreach learning in the community. Successful candidates will play a key role in helping students develop their confidence, independence, social skills, and engagement with learning.

A significant element of this position involves supporting learners during community-based activities and educational visits, therefore applicants must be able to drive and transport pupils when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• Support students both in educational settings and within the local community.
• Assist pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive engagement.
• Adapt support strategies to meet individual learning needs.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and families.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils at all times.
• Transport and accompany students to outreach and community-based learning activities.
• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and engagement.

Essential Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Access to your own vehicle.
• Business Use Motor Insurance.
• Experience working with children or young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
• Willingness to work across multiple locations in Plymouth.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience supporting children with:
  • Autism (ASD)
  • SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health)
  • ADHD
  • Learning Difficulties
  • Speech & Language Needs
• Team Teach or Positive Behaviour Support training.
• Experience working within SEN schools, PRUs, alternative provisions, or outreach settings.
• First Aid qualification.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be caring, adaptable, and passionate about making a difference to young people's lives. You will be confident working independently, comfortable supporting students in community settings, and committed to helping every child achieve their potential.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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