SEND Learning Support Assistant - Empower Young Learners

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

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.