SEND Learning Support Assistant — 1:1 & Group Support

TeacherActive Limited.; Bath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free CPD & training

Flexible, long-term and potentially...

Referral bonuses

Job summary

TeacherActive is supporting an inclusive secondary school in Bath in recruiting Learning Support Assistants. The role focuses on providing 1:1 and small-group support to help students access the curriculum and build confidence.

The successful candidate will work with students across mainstream lessons, extending independence and social-emotional development. Prior SEND experience is welcome, with training and continuous CPD provided.

Qualifications

• Be patient, approachable and able to build positive relationships with young people
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be adaptable and confident working across different subjects
• Understand that behaviour can often be a form of communication
• Be reliable, resilient and genuinely interested in supporting young people
• Have previous school/SEND experience or strong transferable experience working with children or young people
• Relevant experience with SEND, autism, ADHD, SEMH, EAL or students with EHCPs would be particularly welcome, although this is not essential for every position.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support to individual students within mainstream classes
• Supporting small groups with learning and classroom activities
• Helping students remain engaged, organised and confident in lessons
• Adapting your approach to meet individual needs and abilities
• Working alongside teachers and the wider SEND/pastoral team
• Encouraging independence rather than creating reliance on support
• Supporting students' social, emotional and academic development
• Helping create a calm, inclusive and positive learning environment

Skills

Patience

Approachable

Excellent communication

Adaptable

Reliable

Resilient

Job description

TeacherActive is supporting an inclusive secondary school in Bath in recruiting Learning Support Assistants. The role focuses on providing 1:1 and small-group support to help students access the curriculum and build confidence.

The successful candidate will work with students across mainstream lessons, extending independence and social-emotional development. Prior SEND experience is welcome, with training and continuous CPD provided.