SEN Learning Support Assistant - Make a Real Difference

Devon County Council; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiverton High School in Tiverton, Devon, is seeking a committed Learning Support Assistant to provide key SEN support within the classroom and to work closely with teaching staff to ensure learning needs are met. You will deliver personalised SEN provision, support students to access the curriculum, and provide pastoral support, monitoring progress and feeding back to the class teacher.

This role also offers opportunities for skill development and training within a supportive school environment

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent as a minimum.
• GCSE English and Maths at C grade or above.
• Experience of supporting students with SEN and utilising strategies to manage behaviours and meet needs, including supporting speech and language.
• Awareness of Child Safeguarding and SEN policies and external agency collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised SEN provision and support students to access the curriculum.
• Deliver pastoral support and monitor progress, feeding back to the class teacher.
• Work closely with teaching staff to ensure provision is effective and learning needs are met.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment and support behaviour management strategies.

Skills

SEN experience

Communication

Safeguarding awareness

Behaviour management

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

GCSE English & Maths (C or above)

Job description

Tiverton High School in Tiverton, Devon, is seeking a committed Learning Support Assistant to provide key SEN support within the classroom and to work closely with teaching staff to ensure learning needs are met. You will deliver personalised SEN provision, support students to access the curriculum, and provide pastoral support, monitoring progress and feeding back to the class teacher.

This role also offers opportunities for skill development and training within a supportive school environment