SEN Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; West Lancashire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Variety of settings

Long term opportunities

Education consultant support

Training & development

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting an SEN Support Assistant to work in Ormskirk and surrounding areas.

This role focuses on 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs, helping them access learning and develop emotional regulation in a safe, inclusive environment. Applicants should have experience with SEN/SEMH or behavioural needs, a patient and adaptable approach, and a full UK driving licence is preferred to travel between partner schools.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Confident supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviours.
• Patient, adaptable and resilient approach to support work.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Enthusiastic about making a positive impact on children's lives.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs.
• Supporting children to access learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Implementing strategies to support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and engagement in learning.
• Supporting pupils with social, emotional and behavioural challenges.
• Working closely with class teachers, SENCOs and external professionals.
• Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Driving licence

Job description

SEN Support Assistant (Driver Preferred)

Location: Ormskirk and surrounding areas

Pay: £14.25 to £15.50 per hour

Hours: Typically 8:00am to 6:00pm

Contract: Full Time and Long Term Opportunities Available

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them achieve their full potential?

Teaching Personnel is currently working with a number of primary schools, specialist provisions and alternative settings across Ormskirk and the surrounding areas that are seeking dedicated SEN Support Assistants to join their teams.

We are looking for resilient, caring and proactive individuals who can provide consistent support to pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and complex learning needs.

Due to the location of several partner schools, candidates with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs
• Supporting children to access learning both inside and outside the classroom
• Implementing strategies to support emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Encouraging independence, confidence and engagement in learning
• Supporting pupils with social, emotional and behavioural challenges
• Working closely with class teachers, SENCOs and external professionals
• Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, SEMH or behavioural needs
• Confident supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviours
• Patient, adaptable and resilient approach to support work
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Enthusiastic about making a positive impact on children's lives
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay from £14.25 to £15.50 per hour
• Opportunities in a variety of school and specialist settings
• Long term and permanent opportunities availableOngoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• The chance to make a genuine difference to pupils who need additional support

If you are an experienced SEN Support Assistant or have transferable experience supporting children or young people with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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