SEN Learning Support Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 16,420 - 17,527; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Dorchester is seeking a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant. This full-time role involves supporting children across KS1 and KS2 with diverse special educational needs. Ideal candidates are patient, supportive individuals with experience in educational or SEN settings, committed to making a positive impact on children's learning and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational or SEN setting is preferred.
• Genuine passion for helping children thrive.
• Ability to adapt to different learner needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support or lead small group sessions.
• Deliver booster sessions in literacy and numeracy.
• Support class teacher in lessons.

Skills

Experience working with children

Patience and supportiveness

Flexibility in working across the school

Teamwork and initiative

Job description

Overview

SEN Learning Support Assistant – Dorchester Full-Time | Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Pay: £89 – £95 per day. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Dorchester. This is a rewarding full-time role, supporting children across KS1 and KS2 with a range of special educational, social, and emotional needs.

Responsibilities

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a key part in helping pupils access learning and achieve their potential. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 support or leading small group sessions for SEND pupils and lower-level learners


• Delivering booster sessions in literacy and numeracy, following teacher-prepared materials


• Supporting the class teacher in lessons to ensure all pupils can engage and progress


• Assisting with the wider life of the school, including playtime duties, outdoor learning, and creative activities such as messy play


• Helping create stimulating classroom displays and learning environments


• Encouraging children’s social, emotional, and educational development in line with their individual needs

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children, ideally in an educational or SEN setting


• Is patient, supportive, and nurturing, with a genuine passion for helping children thrive


• Can adapt to the needs of different learners and work flexibly across the school


• Enjoys working as part of a team and can follow teacher guidance while using their own initiative

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is committed to supporting children with additional needs and making a positive impact every day.

How to apply

Contact Sarah at Axcis on 01392 949022 for more information.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sarah Guest on 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6010.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don’t forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.

For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Compliance

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact: Sarah Guest

Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 6010