SEND Learning Support Assistant - ASC, SEMH

Elementa Support Services; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant to join their innovative team in a special school setting. This role focuses on supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), particularly those with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. You will play a vital role in creating a nurturing and engaging learning environment, promoting emotional growth and independence while ensuring the safety and well-being of students. With small class sizes and a therapeutic approach, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners, helping them achieve their full potential in a supportive and creative educational atmosphere.

Benefits

Onsite Catering and free meals

Free Uniform

Free parking

Access to the school Gym

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND, particularly ASC and SEMH.
• Ability to create a nurturing and engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard students' welfare and support their educational needs.
• Collaborate with teaching colleagues to deliver tailored curriculum.

Skills

Emotional support

Teaching skills

Therapeutic approach

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Experience in UK SEND

Teaching qualification

Job description

SEND Learning Support Assistant - ASC, SEMH

Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-Time

Location: Bridgwater

Start: 01/05/2025

Salary: GBP20,343 - GBP28,669

Elementa are recruiting for an SEND Learning Support Assistant to join the team at this special school for children with SEND predominantly relating to ASC and SEMH. This specialist education provider supports students across the primary and secondary phases and uses a therapeutic approach to supporting learners. All students have an EHCP which commonly relates to any/all of SEMH, ASC and anxiety. The organisation focuses on a holistic and creative education approach in order for learners to achieve their full potential whilst in this special school.

The school has been completely renovated within the last 3 years and offers a stunning workplace. They support learners aged between 5 - 18. The school operates over 2 sites, has an onsite farm, and the latest addition is an onsite coffee shop.

The successful applicant will be expected to safeguard students' welfare, promote and support the educational and therapeutic needs of the students, collaborate with teaching colleagues, and support learners using a bespoke curriculum & resources.

Can you?

• Make learning fun and exciting
• Prepare young people to build confidence
• Nurture good relationships with children and staff to create an effective learning environment
• Champion emotional growth and independence alongside academic progress
• Keep children safe and contribute to their health and well-being

Joining the school team, you'll gain a real sense of purpose. Working with small class sizes and on a 1:1 basis, you'll use a therapeutic approach. Along with the support from your colleagues, you'll deliver a tailored curriculum that makes a real difference to the life and future prospects of the learners.

Additional job benefits:

• Onsite Catering and free meals
• Free Uniform
• Free parking
• Access to the school Gym
• Training opportunities including THRIVE, trauma-informed practices, CPI.

This role is not suitable for candidates/applicants:

• Requiring sponsorship for the right to work in the UK
• Without UK teaching experience
• Without UK SEND experience

Elementa will be managing all applicants and screening their suitability for the role & school. Elementa is not a supply agency; we are a recruitment partner to schools and also operate Alternative Provision services, Special Schools, and provide schools services (training, uniforms, consulting, etc.).

All applicants will go through pre-screening. Appointments may be made through trial contracts. A DBS Enhanced Disclosure application will be required for this role (which may be chargeable at GBP62.70) unless you have a clear DBS Enhanced Disclosure subscribed to the Update Service. A clear DBS is desirable but not a barrier to being considered.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role, then please apply with your full up-to-date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.