SEND Learning Support Assistant

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Newquay; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Newquay Junior Academy is seeking two caring, enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistants (SEND) to join our dedicated team. This rewarding role supports pupils with additional needs, helping them thrive academically and personally within our inclusive academy community.

We believe every child deserves to succeed and are looking for someone who shares our commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and high expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children, ideally including those with Special Educational Needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Support children with a range of additional needs, adapting learning where appropriate.
• Work closely with class teachers and the SENDCO to deliver targeted interventions and classroom support.
• Be patient, resilient and nurturing while maintaining high expectations.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions and classroom support with the SEND team.
• Support pupils with additional needs to help them thrive academically and personally.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Collaborate with teachers and the SENDCO to adapt learning as needed.
• Demonstrate patience, resilience and nurturing while upholding high expectations.

Skills

Experience with children

SEND experience

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Education

Education/Childcare related

Job description

Newquay Junior Academy is seeking two caring, enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant (SEND) to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with additional needs, helping them to thrive both academically and personally within our inclusive academy community.

At Newquay Junior Academy, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to high expectations, inclusion and ensuring that every pupil feels valued, supported and able to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working with children, ideally including those with Special Educational Needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Support children with a range of additional needs, adapting learning where appropriate.
• Work closely with class teachers and the SENDCO to deliver targeted interventions and classroom support.
• Be patient, resilient and nurturing while maintaining high expectations.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We can offer you:

• Wonderful children who are enthusiastic, kind and eager to learn.
• A supportive, welcoming and dedicated staff team.
• A vibrant academy where wellbeing, inclusion and personal development are valued alongside academic achievement.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference every single day.

Newquay Junior Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.