SEN Learning Support Assistant

Aspire People; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education staffing agency in the UK is seeking a SEN Learning Support Assistant to provide support in primary or secondary mainstream schools. Ideal candidates will possess a UK Bachelor's degree and have experience in supporting young people, preferably with special educational needs. The role offers long-term placements to assist students with ASD, PMLD, and ADHD, committed to safeguarding and child protection.

Qualifications

• A UK Bachelor's degree is required.
• Experience in supporting young people through tutoring or mentoring is essential.
• Experience with SEND is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support students in a primary or secondary mainstream school.
• Assist pupils with ASD, PMLD, and ADHD.
• Provide long-term support in the same school for the academic year.

Skills

Understanding of core subjects (English, Maths, Science)

Experience supporting young people

Experience with SEND

Education

UK Bachelor's degree

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Are you a highly academic graduate with a passion for supporting young people with special educational needs? Maybe you already have experience working with individuals with SEND, and you wish to work in a mainstream setting to support those who need it most?

What we're looking for:

• UK Bachelor's degree
• Excellent understanding of core subjects (English, Maths, Science)
• Experience supporting young people – this could be through tutoring, university mentoring schemes, youth work, or similar
• Experience working with students with SEND is highly desirable
• Aspirational to train as a teacher in the future (desirable)

The role:

• Long term, full time role in the same school for the remaining academic year
• Support in either a primary or secondary mainstream school
• Assist pupils with ASD, PMLD, ADHD
• Leeds or Bradford locations
• Excellent schools and trusts that we work with

Safeguarding and child protection

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.