SEN Learning Support Assistant

Supply Desk Ltd; Havant; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Desk Ltd is supporting a welcoming primary school in Chichester, West Sussex, to recruit a SEN Learning Support Assistant on a full-time, term-time-only basis. The role involves working with pupils with a range of additional needs, supporting 1:1 and small groups.

You will help pupils engage with learning, develop independence and build positive relationships, with training provided for healthcare needs and personal care where required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional needs.
• Ability to work 1:1 and within small groups.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training to support pupil needs.
• Experience in school, SEN setting, nursery or care environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Special Educational Needs across 1:1 and small groups.
• Assist with learning activities and promote independence.
• Help pupils engage with learning and build confidence.
• Support children with healthcare needs following training and care plans.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Work closely with teachers and the support team.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school.

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Location: Chichester, West Sussex

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-Time | Term Time Only

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

Salary: £18,345

Supply Desk are working with a welcoming primary school in Chichester who are looking for an enthusiastic and committed SEN Learning Support Assistant to join their team as soon as possible.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and wants to make a genuine difference to their learning, development and wellbeing.

The Role

You will work alongside pupils with a range of additional needs, providing support both 1:1 and within small groups.

The role will involve:

• Supporting children with Special Educational Needs
• Providing 1:1 and small-group learning support
• Helping pupils engage with their learning and develop independence
• Supporting children with complex needs in a calm and nurturing way
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting pupils with healthcare needs following appropriate training and individual care plans
• Assisting with personal care where required
• Working closely with teachers and the wider support team
• Contributing positively to the wider life of the school

About You

The successful candidate will be:

• Calm, patient and nurturing
• Resilient and confident supporting children with additional needs
• Reliable, punctual and committed
• Passionate about helping children achieve their potential
• Ideally experienced working with SEN or complex needs
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Interested in Early Years education
• Willing to undertake relevant training to support individual pupil needs
• Previous experience within a school, SEN setting, nursery or care environment would be advantageous, but transferable experience will also be considered.

What's on Offer?

ASAP start

Full-time, term-time-only position

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

£18,345 salary

• Supportive and welcoming school environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• The opportunity to make a real difference to children with additional needs

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding, DBS and reference checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education