SEN Learning Support Assistant — Inspire & Empower Learners

The Sigma Trust; Layer-de-la-Haye; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Perkbox discounts

Job summary

The Sigma Trust is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to help students with various SEND needs overcome barriers to learning. You will support numeracy, literacy, IT use in lessons and contribute to a calm, aspirational classroom culture.

Working closely with teaching staff, you will support individuals or small groups and help SEN students develop independent study skills, while upholding high expectations for achievement and behaviour.

Qualifications

• A good general standard of education.
• Commitment to high standards of achievement from students and yourself.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to act on your own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Proactively supporting students with activities designed to enhance numeracy and literacy.
• Supporting SEN students in gaining the ability to utilise IT in the classroom.
• Promoting positive behaviour, raising esteem and encouraging an aspirational culture.
• Working with individuals or small groups of children in collaboration with teaching staff.
• Working with SEN students to foster their development as independent learners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Education standard

Commitment to achievement

Education

General education standard

Job description

The Sigma Trust is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to help students with various SEND needs overcome barriers to learning. You will support numeracy, literacy, IT use in lessons and contribute to a calm, aspirational classroom culture.

Working closely with teaching staff, you will support individuals or small groups and help SEN students develop independent study skills, while upholding high expectations for achievement and behaviour.