SEN Learning Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Helston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational agency is seeking a dedicated Primary SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a vibrant school in Helston. This full-time, permanent role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. You will support classroom teachers, engage with students, and create a nurturing environment that fosters academic and emotional growth. If you are patient, enthusiastic, and ready to use your creativity to enhance learning experiences, this role is perfect for you. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and provides opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

Support during clearance and onboarding

Statutory employment rights

Access to professional counselling

Discounts across 2000 stores

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Strong knowledge of strategies to support studies and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support the classroom teacher in managing the class.
• Supervise group activities or work with students 1:1 as needed.
• Build meaningful relationships to help students excel.

Skills

Experience with Special Educational Needs

Understanding of ASD and ADHD

Teamwork

Creativity in Education

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualification

Job description

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Role: Primary SEN Learning Support Assistant

Location: Helston

Full Time, Permanent role

We have a wonderful opportunity available for a skilled SEN TA to work in a fantastic Primary School within the Helston area. We are keen to hear from applicants with experience in working with Primary aged individuals with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You will be patient, supportive and enthusiastic, and able to use your creativity and initiative to provide accessible education content tailored to our students.

This is a fantastic opportunity for those wanting to progress their skills and experience in teaching and learning. Experience of working with young people with challenging behaviours would be an advantage.

About the role:

• Supporting the classroom teacher in managing the class and supporting students in focusing and engaging in their learning
• Get the classroom ready for lessons
• Supervise group activities or work with students on a 1:1 basis, depending on need
• Provide a healthy and safe learning environment for children
• Build meaningful and long-lasting relationships to help students excel both academically, socially and emotional

Requirements:

• Experience working with children with special educational needs
• Strong knowledge and understanding of strategies to support young people with both their studies and wellbeing
• Understanding of additional needs including ASD and ADHD.
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Must be able to drive, have access to your own vehicle (must have been driving for at least 2 years)

Working with Long Term Teachers

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating genuine, honest and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering exceptional service where you will be supported, heard and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of REC and we have the highest standards of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

With LTT we offer:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
• Working to Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation, advice and support
• Statutory employment rights such as, sick pay, holiday pay, maternity/paternity pay
• Use of PEO system which is all app based, through Fairpay you have 24/7 access to GPs for you and your immediate family, professional counselling, up to 7% discount across 2000 stores