SEN Student Support Assistant

Activate Learning; Guildford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering education group as a SEN Student Support Assistant, where you will play a vital role in supporting young adults with complex learning difficulties. This fulfilling position allows you to work closely with students, helping them develop their independence and confidence in a specially designed SEND facility. You will collaborate with tutors and other staff to create a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and academic success. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in education and have the empathy and skills to support diverse learning needs, this role offers a unique opportunity to transform lives.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Government Pension Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Health Cash Plan

Learning and Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Options

On-Site Facilities

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards

Wellbeing Resources Groups

Competitive Salaries

Qualifications

• Experience with learning disabilities or health and social care is advantageous.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students with learning and wellbeing in a nurturing environment.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and monitor progress.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Problem-solving Skills

Adaptability

Experience with Learning Disabilities

Education

Experience in Health and Social Care

Job description

SEN Student Support Assistant

Reference: DEC20243151

Expiry date: 23:59, Fri, 17th Jan 2025

Location: Worplesdon

Salary: up to £13.02ph

Contract type: FTC (Until July 2025) Term time only, Part time and Full time hours available

Location: Woodlands Centre at Merrist Wood college

Benefits: Generous annual leave entitlement, government pension scheme, and access to other great benefits

Group Learning Support is our largest provision across the group, with a wider team of 300+ staff members all playing a critical part to our students that require educational support throughout their learning journey.

We are seeking a dedicated SEN student support assistant to join our team at The Woodlands Centre.

The Woodlands Centre is a specially designed SEND facility featuring sensory and therapy rooms, classrooms, and gardens. It is a dynamic and fulfilling place to work where every day is unique!

The Role: SEN Student Support Assistant:

In this role, you will work closely with young adults aged 16 to 25 years old, particularly those with complex learning difficulties and/or care needs, within a supportive and nurturing environment. The curriculum focuses on the development of communication, independence, and engagement.

Class sizes range between 5-10 students, and you will work alongside the class tutor and other Student Support Assistants to provide personalised person-centred care on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, helping students to develop their confidence and independence skills both academically and socially.

As a SEN Student Support Assistant, you will support the students with their learning and general wellbeing to ensure every student has the best opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment.

This position offers an opportunity to significantly make a meaningful difference in a young person's educational journey which may include:

• Motivating and encouraging the student
• Liaising with the class tutor and a wider disciplinary team
• Monitoring and recording students’ progress and providing feedback to both tutors and parents
• Consistently and effectively implementing agreed behaviour management strategies.
• Where necessary supporting with personal care.

What do you need to be a successful SEN Student Support Assistant at Activate Learning?

• Professional or personal experience of learning disabilities, or experience within the health and social care sector (not essential but would be advantageous)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• A genuine desire to help students with diverse learning needs reach their full potential
• Patience and Empathy - An SEN student support assistant should be empathetic and understanding of the challenges students may face.
• Problem-solving Skills - Encountering challenges is commonplace in special education. An effective SEN Student Support Assistant should be able to think on their feet, coming up with solutions that suit
• Adaptability - the ability to adapt to cater to individual student requirements as and when required.

We believe that everyone should have a chance to achieve their goals.

Who we are

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open, and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides, and tools to support staff wellbeing.
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: Continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL staff.
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
• Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve-point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit our work with us/wellbeing and benefits page.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis; we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expects all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning is committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.