SEN Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistants to join their team in Wigan. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with Special Educational Needs, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Condition and ADHD. You will play a crucial role in providing tailored support, managing behaviours, and fostering an encouraging environment. With a full-time, temporary contract and opportunities for progression, this position offers a rewarding experience in education. Join a team committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, where your skills and compassion can truly shine.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Assistance with DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with Special Educational Needs.
• Ability to manage behaviour and provide stability for students.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a 1:1 basis with Autism and ADHD.
• Manage behaviour effectively using consistent routines.

Skills

Experience with Special Educational Needs

Managing challenging behaviours

Knowledge of SEN strategies and interventions

Experience with Autism Spectrum Condition

Experience with ADHD

Education

DBS check (or willingness to obtain)

Right to work in the UK

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistants Needed!

Start Date: After Easter

Pay Rate: £100 - £130 per day

Location: Wigan

Contract: Full time, Temporary (With opportunity to progress to a permanent position)

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a passionate and dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant for schools in the Wigan area. This role requires a candidate with experience in supporting students on a 1:1 basis with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and ADHD, as this will be your main role in the position. You will be required to manage behaviour effectively, using consistent routines to provide stability for each individual student you work with, as well as ensuring that each child feels supported and encouraged.

Requirements:

• Have previous experience working with children who have Special Educational Needs
• Right to work in the UK
• Obtain a DBS check registered on the update service or a willingness to obtain one
• Experience managing challenging behaviours, adapting approach to individual behaviour support
• Knowledge of SEN strategies and interventions as well as experience working with a range of complex needs

If you are interested in this role, please apply using the link below or contact our Wigan & Warrington team on 01942 355 059. We would love to hear from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs 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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