SEN Support Assistant: Empowering Learning & Inclusion

St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy; Tunstall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy is seeking an excellent SEN Support Assistant to join our dedicated SEN team and play an integral role in helping pupils overcome learning difficulties. The role involves supporting pupils in classrooms and small groups, responding positively, using initiative, keeping records and liaising with staff, parents, and external agencies.

Experience of supporting pupils with visual/hearing impairment, behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, physical

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with learning difficulties is beneficial.
• Experience delivering intervention programmes in literacy, numeracy, speech language and communication, and social, emotional and mental health difficulties would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support a range of pupils in overcoming difficulties in learning in classroom and small group situations.
• Respond to pupils in a positive way.
• Use initiative and work independently.
• Keep written records.
• Liaise with staff, parents and other agencies.
• Supervise groups of students as necessary.

Job description

St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy is seeking an excellent SEN Support Assistant to join our dedicated SEN team and play an integral role in helping pupils overcome learning difficulties. The role involves supporting pupils in classrooms and small groups, responding positively, using initiative, keeping records and liaising with staff, parents, and external agencies.

Experience of supporting pupils with visual/hearing impairment, behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, physical