SEN Learning Support Assistant

Staples Road Primary School; Loughton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly experienced team

Training

Access to the local government pension

Wellbeing package including annual day

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Staples Road Primary School in Loughton is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join a caring, friendly team. The role involves supporting one-to-one and leading small group interventions, including lunchtimes and classroom activities, with a focus on building strong relationships with children and adults.

The successful candidate will hold NVQ Level 2 or above, have experience with children with special educational needs, and work well as part of a team, using their initiative

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant qualification at NVQ Level 2 or above.
• Experience of working with children with a range of special educational needs.
• Caring nature and ability to communicate effectively with children and adults.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support one-to-one with pupils and lead small group interventions.
• Assist during lunchtimes and in the classroom to support learning.
• Build strong relationships with children and adults and use initiative as required.

Skills

Communication with children and adults

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

NVQ Level 2 or above

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our caring, friendly and hard-working team. As well as having a strong understanding of building strong relationships with adults and children, we are also looking for someone who can use their initiative. The post may involve working with children to support one to one and lead small group interventions and will include lunchtimes as well as working in the classroom.

The successful candidate will need to:

• hold a relevant qualification at NVQ Level 2 or above

• Have some experience of working with children with a range of special educational needs

• Have a caring nature

• Be able to communicate effectively with children and adults

• Be able to work as part of a team

In return we can offer:

• Friendly experienced team

• Training

• Access to the local government pension scheme

• A wellbeing package including an annual term time wellbeing day and Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to work scheme

Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust (EFSPT) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS check and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed. Online searches are conducted on all shortlisted candidates. EFSPT is committed to equality, and to making fair and equitable treatment an integral part of everything we do.