SEN Learning Support Specialist

St Bart's Multi Academy Trust; Sandford Hill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming culture

Wellbeing support

Training & mentoring

Staff recognition

Competitive pay & pension

Staff discounts via Kaarp Benefits

Travel benefits

Job summary

Weston Infant Academy is part of the St Bart's Multi Academy Trust. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our caring team to support learning for SEN pupils and provide specialist assistance to help children overcome barriers to learning.

You will work with teachers to plan and deliver activities, monitor progress and contribute to individual development plans, while upholding safeguarding and welfare standards within a warm, supportive ethos.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils under the professional direction of a qualified teacher.
• Plan and evaluate specialist learning activities with the teacher, writing reports and records as required.
• Work with pupils on therapy or care programmes designed and supervised by a therapist or care professional.
• Monitor, assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment with the teacher.
• Select and adapt resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities.
• Be involved in planning and implementing individual development plans for pupils.
• Attend to pupils' personal needs including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating.
• Take the lead in inducting pupils into specialist units for pupils with SEN.
• Monitor pupils' conduct and behaviour and intervene when needed.
• Supervise pupils throughout the day in classroom, playground and dining areas.
• Work with pupils not working to the normal timetable.
• Establish relationships with families and carers and other adults.
• Advise and assist pupils in the use of complex personal and learning aids and equipment.
• Escort and supervise pupils on educational and out-of-school activities.
• Support the development/oversee the work of other support staff.
• Be responsible for preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources.
• Administer medication under supervision and training.
• Day-to-day allocation of work to other staff, with occasional supervisory responsibility.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people within the academy.
• Any other duties appropriate to the post.

Job description

Weston Infant Academy is part of the St Bart's Multi Academy Trust. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our caring team to support learning for SEN pupils and provide specialist assistance to help children overcome barriers to learning.

You will work with teachers to plan and deliver activities, monitor progress and contribute to individual development plans, while upholding safeguarding and welfare standards within a warm, supportive ethos.