SEN Learning Support Assistant | 1:1 & Small Groups

TimePlan Education; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEN training

CPD opportunities

Career progression

Staff wellbeing focus

Job summary

TimePlan Education Group Limited is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to support students aged 11-16 with a range of additional and complex needs in a specialist SEN school near East Cheshire.

You will work alongside teachers, therapists and SEN professionals to implement EHCP targets, promote independence and help maintain positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing across the class and small groups.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an SEN, specialist education or challenging behaviour setting essential.
• Experience supporting challenging behaviour highly desirable.
• Patience, resilient and adaptable.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group SEN support
• Support students with complex needs and challenging behaviour
• Promote communication, engagement and emotional regulation
• Implement strategies linked to EHCP targets
• Work collaboratively with teaching and therapy teams
• Create a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment
• Support with personal care where required

Skills

SEN experience

Communication

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification desirable

Job description

TimePlan Education Group Limited is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to support students aged 11-16 with a range of additional and complex needs in a specialist SEN school near East Cheshire.

You will work alongside teachers, therapists and SEN professionals to implement EHCP targets, promote independence and help maintain positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing across the class and small groups.