SEN Support Assistant | Nurture & Empower Learners

TeacherActive Ltd; Witham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Dedicated consultant support

Access to specialist SEND roles across

CPD and professional development

Long-term and permanent opportunities

£100 referral bonus for successful ref

Referral bonus

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd in Witham, Essex, is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support children and young people with special educational needs in a structured, nurturing school setting.

You will work closely with class teachers, SEND professionals and support staff to help pupils access education safely and inclusively, following EHCPs and behaviour plans, while promoting independence and personal development.

Qualifications

• Patient, caring and resilient.
• Confident supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• Calm and consistent when supporting challenging behaviour.
• Able to work effectively as part of a wider SEND team.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with a range of additional needs.
• Supporting pupils throughout lessons and helping them engage with classroom activities.
• Adapting tasks and resources to suit individual pupils' abilities and learning needs.
• Supporting pupils with communication difficulties, including those who may be non-verbal or use alternative communication methods.
• Helping pupils develop their social, emotional and communication skills.
• Supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour using calm, consistent and positive behaviour-management strategies.
• Following individual EHCPs, behaviour plans, risk assessments and support plans.
• Encouraging pupils to develop greater independence and confidence.
• Supporting pupils during transitions between lessons, activities and different areas of the school.
• Providing additional support during break times, lunch times and other less structured parts of the school day.

Job description

TeacherActive Ltd in Witham, Essex, is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support children and young people with special educational needs in a structured, nurturing school setting.

You will work closely with class teachers, SEND professionals and support staff to help pupils access education safely and inclusively, following EHCPs and behaviour plans, while promoting independence and personal development.