SEN Learning Support Assistant – Make a Difference

Simply Education Ltd.; Royston; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Simply Education are recruiting a passionate SEN Learning Support Assistant for a specialist SEN setting in Meldreth, Cambridgeshire. You will support students aged 6-19 with autism, ADHD, MLD/SLD and other complex needs, in classroom and community settings.

The role requires 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5pm, on a permanent contract with term-time only. Training and development opportunities are available to support your SEN knowledge and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN
• Experience with autism, complex learning needs or sensory/physical impairments is valuable.
• Training and professional development opportunities are available to support career progression in specialist education.

Responsibilities

• Support students with their learning, development and progress
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required
• Help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their individual goals
• Support young people with autism, complex needs and communication difficulties
• Encourage independence, confidence and personal development
• Support learning both within the classroom and in community settings
• Build positive, respectful relationships with students
• Work closely with teachers and the wider support team
• Adapt your approach to meet individual communication and learning needs
• Support students with personal care where required
• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Proactive and creative

Patient and caring

Adaptability

Willingness to develop SEN knowledge

Education

Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

Simply Education are recruiting a passionate SEN Learning Support Assistant for a specialist SEN setting in Meldreth, Cambridgeshire. You will support students aged 6-19 with autism, ADHD, MLD/SLD and other complex needs, in classroom and community settings.

The role requires 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5pm, on a permanent contract with term-time only. Training and development opportunities are available to support your SEN knowledge and career progression.