SEN Learning Support Assistant

Greensted Primary School & Nursery; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Greensted Primary School & Nursery is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support students with Special Educational Needs. The role involves one-on-one SEN support, assisting teachers with tailored educational plans, adapting materials, and monitoring progress in a collaborative, inclusive setting.

The successful candidate will work closely with staff, parents, and external specialists to promote student development and a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, particularly those with SEN.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to students with SEN, helping them engage in classroom activities.
• Assist teachers in planning and delivering tailored educational programs.
• Adapt learning materials to meet individual student needs.
• Monitor and report on student progress and behaviour.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external specialists to promote student development.

Skills

Experience with SEN children

Strong communication

Patience and empathy

Education

Education/Childcare/SEN qualification

Job description

Greenstedis a vibrant and inclusive educational environment dedicated to fostering thepotential of all our students. We are currently seeking a compassionate anddedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our team and support our studentswith Special Educational Needs.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Provideone-on-one support to students with SEN, helping them to engage in classroomactivities.
• Assistteachers in planning and delivering tailored educational programs.
• Adaptlearning materials to meet individual student needs.
• Monitorand report on student progress and behaviour.
• Fostera supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaboratewith teachers, parents, and external specialists to promote studentdevelopment.

Qualifications:

• Experienceworking with children, particularly those with SEN.
• Arelevant qualification in education, childcare, or special needs support ispreferred.
• Strongcommunication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience,empathy, and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.