SEN Learning Support Assistant

The HireWorks Ltd; Royston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary-to-permanent

Specialist SEN setting

Career development opportunities

Rewarding career

Job summary

The HireWorks Ltd is recruiting Teaching Assistants for a specialist independent day school in Royston. This full-time role is temporary-to-permanent, offering stability and a chance to grow within our SEN setting.

You will support pupils aged 6-19 with additional needs, helping with learning, communication and social development in a nurturing environment. Collaboration with teachers and specialists is essential to tailor support.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and enthusiastic disposition.
• Clear communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a SEN environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support children with autism, ADHD and complex learning difficulties.
• Assist with classroom activities and individual learning programmes.
• Support pupils with communication, social skills and independence.
• Work closely with teachers and specialist staff to deliver tailored support.
• Create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Caring personality

Patience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptable

Proactive learner

Job description

WE'RE RECRUITING! - TEACHING ASSISTANTS WANTED!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs? Do you have a caring, patient and nurturing approach and want to build a rewarding career in education?

We are currently recruiting full-time Teaching Assistants to join the fantastic team at a School in Royston, on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

They are a specialist independent day school supporting children and young people aged 6-19 with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, moderate learning difficulties, complex learning needs and physical and sensory impairments.

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting pupils with their educational, social and emotional development, helping them build confidence, independence and achieve their full potential.

What will you be doing?

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.


• Supporting children with autism, ADHD and complex learning difficulties.


• Assisting with classroom activities and individual learning programmes.


• Supporting pupils with their communication, social skills and independence.


• Working closely with teachers and specialist staff to deliver tailored support.


• Creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.

What we're looking for:

• A caring, patient and enthusiastic individual.


• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.


• Someone who is adaptable, proactive and keen to learn.


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.


• Previous experience working within SEN, SEND or care is desirable but not essential.

What's in it for you?

• Full-time hours.


• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity.


• The chance to work within a specialist SEN setting.


• Valuable experience and opportunities to develop your skills.


• A rewarding career where no two days are the same.


• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives.

Location: Royston

Hours: Full-time

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Position: Teaching Assistant