SEN Learning Support Assistant

City Of Doncaster Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Doncaster seeks a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant to enhance the progress and self-esteem of pupils. The role involves working with dedicated staff in a supportive environment. Applicants should have a minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare Studies and preferably experience in education. Candidates with BSL skills are particularly encouraged to apply. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in children's lives.

Benefits

Supportive environment

Ongoing professional development

Working with enthusiastic children

Qualifications

• Ability to work with class teachers to enhance pupil progress.
• Experience working in education, especially early years is preferred but not essential.
• Competence in working with small groups and one-to-one.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' independence and self-esteem.
• Work one-to-one and in small groups.
• Engage with children in a constructive and supportive manner.

Skills

Experience in education

Childcare skills

BSL skills

Promoting independence

Education

Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare Studies

Job description

Conisbrough Ivanhoe Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a SEN Learning Support Assistant.

Here at Conisbrough Ivanhoe Primary Academy, we strive to make our school a place where children are happy and where they have fun. Ivanhoe is a school where children feel safe and cared form and where great teaching inspires children to reach their potential and achieve their ambitions. In this place, imagination will be as important as knowledge; children will enjoy a creative, enriching curriculum with school trips they will never forget. No child can learn and attain academic excellence unless they love their school; we will do all that is possible to help each of our children to believe, to achieve and to succeed.

We are a single academy trust with almost 400 pupils on role and have recently opened a new SEMH Hub as part of the school. Our parents and families actively support their children and engage in many aspects of school life, including the wider community events, in which we excel.

We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in SEND, Early Years and Supporting Teaching & Learning with a high level of BSL skills.

We are looking for someone who:

• Can work with class teachers to raise the progress and attainment of pupils
• Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
• Is able to work within classes, one to one and with small groups of children
• Has previous experience of working in education, early years is preferred but not essential
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare Studies

We can offer:

• A welcoming, friendly school
• The opportunity to work with dedicated and experienced staff in a positive supportive environment
• A commitment to ongoing professional development
• The opportunity to work with our fantastic children who are enthusiastic, well behaved and show respect and care for others
• enthusiastic and caring children who are keen to learn and parents who show a keen interest in school life

Please refer to job description and personal specification download for full details.

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