SEND Care & Learning Support Assistant

Senploy; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Senploy is seeking a SEND Care & Learning Support Assistant for a specialist education setting in Plymouth, helping children and young people with additional needs throughout the school day. The role combines practical care with educational support to foster inclusion, confidence and participation in learning.

You will work with teachers, therapists and other support staff to provide learning support, personal care, mobility assistance and advocacy for pupils’ needs, following EHCPs and

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient
• Confident working with children and young people
• Able to follow safeguarding procedures
• Calm, adaptable and supportive

Responsibilities

• Providing individual and small-group learning support.
• Assisting pupils with personal care and daily routines.
• Supporting mobility and physical accessibility.
• Helping pupils communicate their needs and preferences.
• Encouraging participation in classroom activities.
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Following individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Promoting independence and developing everyday life skills.
• Working alongside teachers, therapists and other support professionals.

Job description

If you enjoy supporting people with additional needs and want to use your skills in a school environment, this could be the opportunity for you.

We're recruiting a SEND Care & Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Plymouth, supporting children and young people who require additional care, encouragement and assistance throughout their school day.

This is a rewarding opportunity to combine practical care with educational support, helping pupils feel comfortable, included and confident enough to participate in learning.

You'll work closely with teaching staff and specialist professionals to support pupils with a range of needs, including autism, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, complex SEND and communication difficulties.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing individual and small-group learning support.
• Assisting pupils with personal care and daily routines.
• Supporting mobility and physical accessibility.
• Helping pupils communicate their needs and preferences.
• Encouraging participation in classroom activities.
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Following individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Promoting independence and developing everyday life skills.
• Working alongside teachers, therapists and other support professionals.

Training will be provided for specific care requirements and procedures.

We're particularly interested in people with experience in healthcare, social care, SEND, residential care or education.

You could currently be a Healthcare Assistant, Care Worker, Support Worker, Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.

You'll need to be:

• Compassionate, patient and dependable.
• Confident working with children and young people.
• Able to follow safeguarding and care procedures.
• Calm, adaptable and supportive.

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one, is required.

This is a full-time, term-time opportunity paying £90 per day, with an immediate start available.

If you're ready to bring your care experience into education and help young people develop greater independence, we'd love to hear from you.