SEN Learning Support Assistant: Therapy‑Focused Role

Academics; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist school in Gravesend, Kent. This role offers a first-step opportunity for graduates to support pupils with special educational needs, with exposure to therapy teams and on-site therapy resources.

Key duties include classroom support, pastoral care, and delivering targeted interventions 1:1 or in small groups. Enhanced DBS may be required depending on the assignment and location.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree or experience working with children or young people.
• Knowledge, keen interest or understanding of the range of different types of learning difficulties, disabilities and behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to working in an inclusive framework, working closely with class teachers and the Special Educational Needs Coordinator.
• Classroom management and organisation.
• Behaviour and pastoral support.
• Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students, and deescalate situations.
• Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener.
• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students, delivering interventions.

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Experience working with children or young people

Job description

Academics is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist school in Gravesend, Kent. This role offers a first-step opportunity for graduates to support pupils with special educational needs, with exposure to therapy teams and on-site therapy resources.

Key duties include classroom support, pastoral care, and delivering targeted interventions 1:1 or in small groups. Enhanced DBS may be required depending on the assignment and location.