SEN Support Assistant

Greswold Primary School; Ulverley Green; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Greswold Primary School in England is seeking a caring Learning Support Assistant to join our KS1 SEND team, supporting learners' progress, wellbeing and personal development within our inclusive school community.

Ideally you will hold NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning with GCSE Grade 4/C or above, have experience with children with additional needs, and demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment and strong relationship building within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning is ideal.
• GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) is essential.
• Experience with children with additional needs is advantageous.
• Enthusiasm, commitment and ability to build positive relationships are important.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and wellbeing of pupils in KS1.
• Promote inclusive practices and assist personal development.
• Contribute to a collaborative team with teachers and families.

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Nurturing

Relationship building

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning

GCSE 4/C or above

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic anddedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our talented KS1 SEND team. Thisis a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to children's lives bysupporting their learning, wellbeing and personal development within ourinclusive school community.

Our BRICKS values of Belonging, Respect, Independence,Curiosity, Kindness and Success underpin everything we do. These values shapeour curriculum, relationships and decision-making, ensuring that every childhas the opportunity to flourish and achieve their full potential.

• Is passionate about helping children learn, growand succeed.
• Has a nurturing and positive approach tosupporting children.
• Can build strong, supportive relationships withpupils, staff and families.
• Is committed to inclusion and enabling allchildren to access learning.
• Works well as part of a collaborative anddedicated team.
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility and awillingness to learn.

Ideally candidates will have NVQ Level 3 in supportingTeaching and Learning or the equivalent, while a good level of numeracy andliteracy is essential (GCSE Grade C /4 and above or equivalent). Previous experience of working with children,particularly those with additional needs, would be advantageous. Enthusiasm,commitment and the ability to form positive relationships are equallyimportant.