SEND Learning Support Assistant

Philosophy Education; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the education sector is seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant to join a dedicated SEND school in Barnet. This role is vital in supporting children aged 4 to 19 with various special educational needs, including Autism and ADHD. You will work collaboratively across multiple classes, helping students engage and reach their full potential. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment tailored to each child's needs, ensuring they thrive academically and socially. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young learners, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs is essential.
• Relevant qualifications in teaching support or child care are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs in their learning.
• Assist in engaging pupils and helping them achieve their potential.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Relevant Teaching Assistant Qualification

Experience with Special Education Needs

Job description

• Position: Learning Support Assistant
• Location: Barnet
• Type: Full Time
• School Type: SEND School

We are currently working with an excellent SEND school in Barnet, who are looking for a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their school as soon as possible. The school supports children and young people from the ages of 4 to 19.

The Role

You will be working with children aged between 4 and 19, all with Special Education Needs. Most of the children you will be working with have limited communication skills, Autism, ADHD, physical disabilities, and some are completely non-verbal.

You will be assisting more than one class, supporting several children across the school, rather than working 1:1 with any particular child.

Over the course of the academic year, you will support the pupils in engaging and achieving their potential.

The School

The school caters for a wide range of educational needs, from moderate learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorders to more severe and profound learning disabilities, as well as physical disabilities. They work with their students on all aspects of their development to help them reach their potential.

The school has been accredited by the National Autistic Society. This accreditation confirms their commitment to meeting the needs and providing a supportive environment for pupils on the autism spectrum.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, due to the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.