SEN Learning Support Practitioner

Teaching Vacancies; Bishop's Stortford; In loco; GBP 22.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

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Northgate School is seeking an experienced SEN Learning Support Practitioner to join our dedicated SEN team. You will support pupils with diverse needs, helping them access learning and participate fully in school life.

Working with experienced teachers, the SENDCo and external professionals, you will implement specialist strategies, track progress, and build trusting relationships to enable every child to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Competenze

• Have proven experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with pupils, teachers and external professionals.
• Commitment to inclusive education and student well-being.

Mansioni

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs to access learning.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and maintain high expectations.
• Work with class teachers, the SENDCo and SEN team to deliver tailored support.
• Implement specialist strategies and follow professional advice consistently.
• Collaborate with external agencies when required and work independently when appropriate.

Conoscenze

SEN experience

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Adaptability

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Inspire. Empower. Make Every Day Count.

Are you an experienced SEN Learning Support Practitioner looking for a role where your expertise will truly make a difference? At Northgate School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. We're looking for a passionate, skilled and highly motivated practitioner to join our dedicated SEN team and play a key role in supporting pupils to achieve their full potential.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced teachers, our SENDCo, specialist staff and external professionals to deliver exceptional support for children with a range of additional needs. If you are patient, adaptable, proactive and committed to inclusive education, we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will:

• Have proven experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils while maintaining high expectations.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers, the SENDCo, the wider SEN team and external agencies, whilst also being confident to work independently when required.
• Be able to implement specialist strategies and professional advice consistently.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Show initiative, flexibility and a willingness to continually develop their knowledge and practice.
• Be passionate about inclusion and committed to helping every child succeed academically, socially and emotionally.

We are particularly interested in candidates who:

• Understand how to engage children with diverse learning needs.
• Have strong behaviour management skills and a calm, positive approach.
• Bring creativity, resilience and enthusiasm to their work.
• Want to play an active part in the wider life of our school community.

What the school offers its staff

Northgate is a welcoming, inclusive school where staff are valued and supported to flourish. Our children are well behaved, our staff are friendly and collaborative, and we are committed to creating an environment where both pupils and colleagues can succeed.

In return, we offer:

• A positive, caring and inclusive working environment.
• A friendly, dedicated and supportive staff team.
• Excellent resources to support high-quality practice.
• A strong commitment to professional development, including high-quality CPD, mentoring and career progression.
• A workplace where your contribution is recognised and where you can make a genuine difference every day.

Further details about the role

Visits Welcome

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school and experience our welcoming environment first-hand.

Diversity and Equality

Northgate School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the community we serve.

Safeguarding

Northgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be sought prior to interview, and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.