SEN Learning Support Assistant — Primary Education Hero

Oakfield Primary Academy; Rugby; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Professional Development

Flexible & Family-Friendly

Exclusive Discounts

Well-being Support

Job summary

Oakfield Primary Academy is seeking a Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant to support children with a variety of needs, including EHCPs. The LSA will work alongside the class teacher and use initiative to enhance teaching and learning.

Experience with SEND in primary and safeguarding understanding are valued. We are looking for calm, patient individuals who can build strong relationships with students, parents and staff, and who are committed to inclusion and supporting emotional

Qualifications

• At least one year's experience of working with SEND children in the primary age range
• Experience of working with children in a friendly, busy environment
• An understanding of children with SEN needs
• Level 2 qualification in play work/childcare
• Paediatric first aid qualification (desirable)
• Knowledge of child safeguarding procedures
• Sympathetic understanding of the emotional, social and intellectual needs of children with special educational needs
• Motivated to work with children with special educational needs and to inspire confidence in them

Responsibilities

• Be calm, patient and have good listening skills
• Have the ability to build effective relationships with students, parents and other staff
• Be reliable, trustworthy, discreet and able to maintain confidentiality
• The ability to relate in a firm and friendly way with a wide range of personalities
• The ability to use initiative
• Be willing to undertake direction and guidance
• Have a good understanding of behaviour management strategies
• Be able to work as part of a team

Job description

Oakfield Primary Academy is seeking a Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant to support children with a variety of needs, including EHCPs. The LSA will work alongside the class teacher and use initiative to enhance teaching and learning.

Experience with SEND in primary and safeguarding understanding are valued. We are looking for calm, patient individuals who can build strong relationships with students, parents and staff, and who are committed to inclusion and supporting emotional