SEND Learning Support Assistant — Full-Time, Long-Term

AMA Admin; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD training

Dedicated consultant

Long-term opportunity

Competitive pay

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a compassionate SEND Learning Support Assistant to join a community primary school in the L23 area of Sefton. The role involves supporting pupils with a range of SEND, fostering learning, wellbeing and independence in a nurturing classroom environment.

The ideal candidate has experience with SEND, is patient, reliable and able to remain calm in challenging situations. You will collaborate closely with teachers and support staff to ensure every pupil's needs are met and

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND is essential.
• Confident supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Able to build positive relationships and remain calm in challenging situations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, proactive and committed to supporting pupils consistently.
• Experience with Autism, communication needs or sensory needs or complex learning difficulties would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with a range of SEND.
• Support pupils with their learning, communication, independence and emotional development.
• Support pupils with SEND and developmental needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Use appropriate communication, sensory and behavioural strategies.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Work closely with teachers and other support staff to meet individual needs.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Caring

Calm under pressure

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Autism experience

Job description

Milk Education is seeking a compassionate SEND Learning Support Assistant to join a community primary school in the L23 area of Sefton. The role involves supporting pupils with a range of SEND, fostering learning, wellbeing and independence in a nurturing classroom environment.

The ideal candidate has experience with SEND, is patient, reliable and able to remain calm in challenging situations. You will collaborate closely with teachers and support staff to ensure every pupil's needs are met and