SEN support

Academics; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is recruiting SEN Support Assistants to work across Brighouse and surrounding areas, providing nurture and stability for children with additional needs.

You will support pupils learning, emotional and behavioural development, and work closely with teachers to help pupils reach targets while building a safe learning environment. Flexible hours and ongoing consultant support are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN is essential.
• Experience may come from a school or educational setting, care/support work, or youth work.
• Personal experience supporting individuals with additional needs is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning, emotional and behavioural development.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider school team.
• Help pupils achieve individual targets and make progress.
• Build positive relationships and create a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Adapt approach to meet the needs of each child.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

SEN Support Assistants Needed - Brighouse and surrounding areas

Are you a nurturing, calm and positive individual with experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Academics is currently recruiting SEN Support Assistants to work in busy, welcoming and supportive SEN provisions across the Brighouse area, including Wyke, Elland, Cleckheaton and Lindley

The Role

As an SEN Support Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with their learning, emotional and behavioural development.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider school team.
• Help pupils achieve their individual targets and make progress.
• Build positive relationships and create a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of each child.

What We're Looking For

Experience working with children or young people with SEN is essential. This may have been gained through:

• A school or educational setting
• Care work or support work
• Youth work
• Personal experience supporting individuals with additional needs

Successful candidates will be:

• Nurturing and patient
• Calm under pressure
• Positive and resilient
• Passionate about helping children achieve their potential
• Excellent team players with strong communication skills

Why Join Academics?

• Opportunities in welcoming and supportive SEN provisions
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in children's lives

- Brighouse - Elland - Lindley- Wyke - Cleckheaton-

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.