SEND Learning Support Assistant

Senploy; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Valuable SEND experience

Support from experienced educationpro

Job summary

Senploy in Plymouth seeks caring and enthusiastic SEND Learning Support Assistants to help pupils access learning and build confidence. You will work 1:1 or in small groups, tailoring support to individual needs alongside teachers and specialists.

Full-time and part-time roles are available. An Enhanced DBS is required or willingness to obtain one. The role offers ongoing training, SEND experience, and the chance to make a real difference in young people's education.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within education, SEND, care, youth work, mentoring or another child-focused environment would be valuable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group learning support.
• Help pupils access lessons and complete activities.
• Support young people with a range of additional learning needs.
• Adapt your approach around individual learning styles.
• Encourage communication and social interaction.
• Build positive, trusting relationships.
• Support confidence, resilience and independence.
• Help pupils manage emotions and challenging situations.
• Follow agreed individual learning and support strategies.
• Assist with classroom resources and activities.
• Observe progress and share information with colleagues.
• Support pupils throughout the wider school day.

Skills

Patient

Empathetic

Team player

Calm under pressure

Reliable

Job description

Start: ASAP

Sometimes the right support can completely change how a young person experiences education.

A task that once felt impossible becomes manageable. A pupil who rarely participated starts putting their hand up. Someone who struggled to communicate begins finding ways to express what they need.

We're looking for caring and enthusiastic SEND Learning Support Assistants to join a supportive education setting in Plymouth, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available.

You’ll work directly with children and young people who need additional support to access learning, develop confidence and participate successfully in education.

Working alongside teachers and specialist professionals, you'll provide support tailored around individual pupils.

You’ll

• Provide 1:1 and small-group learning support.
• Help pupils access lessons and complete activities.
• Support young people with a range of additional learning needs.
• Adapt your approach around individual learning styles.
• Encourage communication and social interaction.
• Build positive, trusting relationships.
• Support confidence, resilience and independence.
• Help pupils manage emotions and challenging situations.
• Follow agreed individual learning and support strategies.
• Assist with classroom resources and activities.
• Observe progress and share relevant information with colleagues.
• Support pupils throughout the wider school day.

Previous experience within education, SEND, care, youth work, mentoring or another child-focused environment would be valuable.

More importantly, you’ll be someone who is:

• Patient and empathetic.
• Positive and encouraging.
• Reliable and consistent.
• Able to adapt to different pupils and situations.
• Comfortable working as part of a team.
• Calm when situations become challenging.
• Passionate about helping young people progress.

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

With full-time and part-time positions available, this could suit experienced education professionals as well as people looking to develop their SEND experience.

You’ll benefit from:

• £14.50 per hour.
• Full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Valuable SEND experience.
• Support from experienced education professionals.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference.