SEND Learning Support Assistant

Academics; Widnes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Widnes is seeking a proactive SEND Learning Support Assistant to support children with additional needs in a range of schools. You will provide 1:1 emotional and educational support, helping pupils access activities and develop independence.

Experience in a specialist SEND setting, a warm, patient approach, and reliability are essential. An enhanced DBS is required, and you will work as part of a team to monitor progress and promote safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience in a classroom setting, particularly working with children with additional needs.
• Prior experience in a 1:1 role.
• Have a warm, empathetic and compassionate approach to children with SEND.
• Be resilient and adaptable, with the ability to change their approach to accommodate a child's individual needs.
• Be based in the Widnes area or have reliable transport routes.

Responsibilities

• Personalised support - adapting activities and communication styles to meet the specific needs of the child you are supporting.
• Empowering independence - guiding pupils through their daily school routine.
• Collaborative working - working closely with classroom teachers to monitor progress and celebrating every milestone, whether that be big or small.
• Personal care - Some students may require elements of personal care which you will support day-to-day.

Job description

Academics are seeking a proactive and highly experienced SEND Learning Support Assistant to join a range of schools in Widnes. If you are a compassionate individual who has worked in a specialist SEND environment, we would love to hear from you!

SEND Learning Support Assistant's are crucial to the emotional and intellectual development of children, offering 1:1 support that is tailored to their specific additional needs. You will be responsible for assisting with a child's emotional and social requirements.

The Role

• Personalised support - adapting activities and communication styles to meet the specific needs of the child you are supporting.
• Empowering independence - guiding pupils through their daily school routine.
• Collaborative working - working closely with classroom teachers to monitor progress and celebrating every milestone, whether that be big or small.
• Personal care - Some students may require elements of personal care which you will support day-to-day.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal SEND Learning Support Assistant will:

• Have previous experience in a classroom setting, particularly working with children with additional needs.
• Prior experience in a 1:1 role.
• Have a warm, empathetic and compassionate approach to children with SEND.
• Be resilient and adaptable, with the ability to change their approach to accommodate a child's individual needs.
• Be based in the Widnes area or have reliable transport routes.

Academics prioritise the safeguarding of children, therefore applicants must have an enhanced DBS check.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy