SEN Learning Support Assistant - Inspire Independence

Prospero Teaching; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is actively recruiting a SEN Learning Support Assistant in Hemel Hempstead to assist pupils with learning and communication needs in accessing daily school activities. You will support learning, social interaction and increasing independence by following individual plans created with teaching staff.

The role suits someone who can adapt activities patiently, communicate clearly with pupils and colleagues, and help with transitions and independence tasks within a supportive

Qualifications

• Experience as a teaching assistant, learning support assistant or in relevant SEND support.
• Understanding of autism, learning difficulties or speech, language and communication needs.
• A patient approach and willingness to follow individual care and learning plans.

Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils and small groups with practical, appropriately paced learning.
• Use visual resources and agreed communication approaches to help pupils make choices.
• Reinforce speech and language activities under the direction of teaching staff.
• Help pupils manage transitions and take part in social and independence activities.
• Record engagement and progress, sharing useful observations with the wider team.

Skills

Patience

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Tools

Makaton

PECS

AAC

Job description

Prospero Teaching is actively recruiting a SEN Learning Support Assistant in Hemel Hempstead to assist pupils with learning and communication needs in accessing daily school activities. You will support learning, social interaction and increasing independence by following individual plans created with teaching staff.

The role suits someone who can adapt activities patiently, communicate clearly with pupils and colleagues, and help with transitions and independence tasks within a supportive