SEN Learning Support Assistant

Academics; Oxford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Oxford seeks a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant to support students with special educational needs in a secondary SEN school. Ideal for psychology graduates seeking practical experience in education, therapy, or related fields.

You will provide 1:1 and small group support, help with learning, communication, social development, and independence, adapt to individual needs, and build positive relationships.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic about supporting young people.
• A confident communicator with a genuine passion for special educational needs.
• Adaptable and able to respond positively to different students' individual needs.
• Interested in gaining practical experience before pursuing a career in psychology, education, therapy, or specialist SEN support.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with a range of special educational needs.
• Support students with their learning, communication, social development, and independence.
• Adapt support to meet individual students' needs and learning styles.
• Encourage students to participate positively in lessons and school activities.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students and provide consistent encouragement.

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant - Oxford

Are you a Psychology graduate eager to gain practical experience supporting young people with special educational needs?

A Secondary SEN School in Oxford is seeking a dedicated, patient, and compassionate SEN Learning Support Assistant to join their team. This role is ideal for aspiring Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Teachers.

As a SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with a range of special educational needs.
• Support students with their learning, communication, social development, and independence.
• Adapt support to meet individual students' needs and learning styles.
• Encourage students to participate positively in lessons and school activities.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students and provide consistent encouragement.

We're looking for a SEN Learning Support Assistant who is:

• Compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic about supporting young people.
• A confident communicator with a genuine passion for special educational needs.
• Adaptable and able to respond positively to different students' individual needs.
• Interested in gaining practical experience before pursuing a career in psychology, education, therapy, or specialist SEN support.

Job Details

Location: Oxford

Setting: SEN School

Start Date: ASAP

Pay: £93-£110 per day

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

Contract: Full-time

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.