SEN LSA

REESON Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

REESON Education is recruiting for a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a Post-16 provision in Edgware. This full-time, long-term role starts after October half term and focuses on helping students with SLD and ASD develop functional, life and employability skills.

You will work closely with educators to support practical learning, promote independence and build confidence in daily activities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN in a specialist setting.
• Experience supporting Post-16 students with SLD/ASD.
• Interest in developing functional, life and independence skills.
• Ability to support practical learning environments and classroom activities.
• Calm and consistent approach when working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Post-16 students with SLD, ASD and additional learning needs
• Support students with their functional and life skills
• Help students develop greater independence in everyday situations
• Support learning around travel training, communication, community access and employability
• Assist students with practical activities and work-related learning
• Provide classroom and individual support where required
• Help students access a varied and practical Post-16 curriculum
• Build positive relationships with students and encourage progress
• Work alongside teachers and other education professionals to help students achieve their individual targets

Skills

SEN experience

Post-16 experience

Communication skills

Independence skills

Job description

SEN LSA - Post-16

Edgware | Full-Time | Long-Term | Start After October Half Term

Are you an experienced SEN LSA looking for a full-time, long-term role working with Post-16 students in Edgware?

A specialist education setting in Edgware is looking for a dedicated SEN LSA to join their Post-16 provision after October half term. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN LSA who enjoys helping young people develop practical skills, confidence and greater independence.

The students have a range of additional needs, including high-functioning SLD, ASD and other complex learning needs. The focus is on preparing students for adulthood through a practical curriculum centred around functional skills, life skills, independence and employability.

The SEN LSA Role - Edgware

As a SEN LSA in this Post-16 setting, you will:

• Work closely with Post-16 students with SLD, ASD and additional learning needs
• Support students with their functional and life skills
• Help students develop greater independence in everyday situations
• Support learning around travel training, communication, community access and employability
• Assist students with practical activities and work-related learning
• Provide classroom and individual support where required
• Help students access a varied and practical Post-16 curriculum
• Build positive relationships with students and encourage progress
• Work alongside teachers and other education professionals to help students achieve their individual targets

What the school is looking for in a SEN LSA

The ideal SEN LSA will have:

• Previous experience working with SEN, ideally within a specialist school or Post-16 setting
• Experience supporting young people with ASD, SLD or complex learning needs
• A genuine interest in developing functional, life and independence skills
• The ability to support students both in the classroom and within practical learning environments
• A calm and consistent approach when working with young people
• Good communication skills and the ability to build strong professional relationships
• Experience supporting students towards greater independence and preparation for adulthood

Post-16 SEN experience is highly desirable, although strong SEN experience with older students will also be considered.

SEN LSA - Edgware

Job Title: SEN LSA - Post-16

Location: Edgware

Start Date: After October half term

Contract: Full-time, long-term

Age Group: Post-16

Needs: SLD, ASD and additional learning needs

Focus: Functional skills, life skills, independence and employability

If you are an experienced SEN LSA looking for a long-term opportunity in Edgware, this could be an excellent next step.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.