SEN Learning Support Assistant | Flexible Long-Term Roles

Supply Staff Limited; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Flexible supply & longer-term roles

Experience across local primary vars

Recruitment team support

Job summary

Supply Staff Ltd is seeking dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistants to support pupils with additional needs across Weston-super-Mare. You will provide targeted help, adapt materials, and foster independence while maintaining a calm, patient approach.

Experience with safeguarding and teamwork is valued, with opportunities across local primary schools. Competitive daily pay and flexible supply arrangements support longer-term placements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs is desirable.
• A calm, patient and understanding approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Relevant SEN, education or childcare qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group learning support.
• Help pupils access classroom activities and learning materials.
• Support the development of communication, social and independent learning skills.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement.
• Work closely with teachers and other school staff to meet pupils' needs.
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

Calm patient approach

Education

SEN/education/childcare qualifications

Job description

Supply Staff Ltd is seeking dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistants to support pupils with additional needs across Weston-super-Mare. You will provide targeted help, adapt materials, and foster independence while maintaining a calm, patient approach.

Experience with safeguarding and teamwork is valued, with opportunities across local primary schools. Competitive daily pay and flexible supply arrangements support longer-term placements.