SEN Learning Support Assistant – Autism & SEND

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Newport; On-site; GBP 4,428,000 - 5,166,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Newport. You will support learners with ASC, behavioural needs and additional learning needs in a safe, structured environment, working with small groups (6–12) and providing tailored 1:1 support for ages 3–19.

Responsibilities include personal care, promoting communication and independence, encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation, and helping learners achieve academic and

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional learning needs.
• Positive, patient, enthusiastic approach.
• Calm, adaptable and compassionate in challenging situations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one; access to EWC registration.

Responsibilities

• Supporting personalised learning programmes and classroom activities.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Promoting communication, independence and social development.
• Assisting learners in achieving both academic and personal goals.
• Building positive relationships to help pupils feel safe, valued and confident.
• Assisting with personal care.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Compassion

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking a compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Newport. You will support learners with ASC, behavioural needs and additional learning needs in a safe, structured environment, working with small groups (6–12) and providing tailored 1:1 support for ages 3–19.

Responsibilities include personal care, promoting communication and independence, encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation, and helping learners achieve academic and