SEN Support Assistant | Nurturing Learning & Wellbeing

Empowering Learning Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning is seeking a dedicated SEN Support Assistant to join a welcoming school in Derbyshire and surrounding areas. You will provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN, helping them access the curriculum and participate in activities, with a patient and nurturing approach.

You will work within a supportive team that values collaboration, ongoing training, and safeguarding. Flexible arrangements include full-time, part-time, and supply roles, with a competitive

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs in a school, care, or similar setting.
• Patient, calm and nurturing with strong emotional resilience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow individual support plans and adapt approaches to meet pupil needs.
• Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEN, including autism, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and learning disabilities.
• Support pupils to access the curriculum, adapting activities and resources as needed.
• Implement strategies set out in EHCPs, IEPs and individual support plans.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive engagement in learning.
• Work closely with class teachers, the SENCO, and other support staff to ensure consistent support for each pupil.
• Communicate professionally with parents/carers where appropriate.
• Liaise with external agencies and specialists as required.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions and CPD opportunities relevant to SEN support.
• Uphold the school's safeguarding policies and report safeguarding concerns promptly.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Patience & calm

Communication skills

Follow support plans

Safeguarding knowledge

Enhanced DBS

UK work eligibility

Education

Teaching/Support qualification

Job description

Empowering Learning is seeking a dedicated SEN Support Assistant to join a welcoming school in Derbyshire and surrounding areas. You will provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN, helping them access the curriculum and participate in activities, with a patient and nurturing approach.

You will work within a supportive team that values collaboration, ongoing training, and safeguarding. Flexible arrangements include full-time, part-time, and supply roles, with a competitive