SEN Learning Support Assistant - College (1:1 & Personal Care)

GSL Education; Billericay; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a college in Billericay, providing essential support to students with Special Educational Needs. You will help students access lessons, complete activities, and develop independence in a caring environment.

The role involves personal care where required, safeguarding duties, and close collaboration with teachers, SEN teams, and families to foster pupils' confidence, wellbeing, and life skills in a supportive college setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN is desirable.
• Experience within a school, college, care, support work, or similar environment is advantageous.
• Comfortable providing personal care when required.
• Patient, compassionate, and able to build positive relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEN and additional learning needs
• Assist students with accessing lessons, completing activities, and developing their independence
• Support students with communication, emotional regulation, social skills, and everyday life skills
• Provide personal care support where required, always maintaining students' dignity, privacy, and wellbeing
• Work closely with teaching staff, SEN teams, families, and other professionals to support individual student needs
• Encourage positive behaviour and create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 support

Group support

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

GSL Education is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a college in Billericay, providing essential support to students with Special Educational Needs. You will help students access lessons, complete activities, and develop independence in a caring environment.

The role involves personal care where required, safeguarding duties, and close collaboration with teachers, SEN teams, and families to foster pupils' confidence, wellbeing, and life skills in a supportive college setting.