SEND Learning Support Assistant — Inspire Student Growth

Harris Federation; Billericay; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/N

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Pension Scheme with generous employer

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Job summary

Harris Academy Billericay is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help pupils with SEND. The role involves supporting personal needs, implementing individual plans, and liaising with external professionals to ensure effective provision.

You will work with teachers and Inclusion Manager to deliver targeted support, promoting inclusion and safeguarding best practices. The ideal candidate will have GCSEs or equivalent, good communication skills, and knowledge of MS Office.

Qualifications

• Qualifications to GCSE Level standard or equivalent.
• Knowledge and understanding of pupils with social and emotional difficulties that may impact upon their behaviour.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of Microsoft software.
• Some knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Attending to the child's personal needs and implementing related personal programmes, including social, health, physical hygiene and welfare matters
• Working with the class teacher and Inclusion Manager to support the implementation of person centred planning and targets for SEND children
• Liaising with appropriate external SEND or health professionals to ensure that advice on provision for individual SEND children is effectively implemented
• Supervising and support SEND children ensuring their safety and access to learning
• Establishing good relationships with all children, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
• Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all children
• As part of making reasonable adjustments, it will sometimes be necessary to direct LSAs to support children's intimate care needs in line with the academy Intimate Care Policy and to maintain their health, safety and personal dignity.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Harris Academy Billericay is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help pupils with SEND. The role involves supporting personal needs, implementing individual plans, and liaising with external professionals to ensure effective provision.

You will work with teachers and Inclusion Manager to deliver targeted support, promoting inclusion and safeguarding best practices. The ideal candidate will have GCSEs or equivalent, good communication skills, and knowledge of MS Office.