SEND Learning Support Assistant: Inspire Students

Teaching Vacancies; Billericay; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/$

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Job summary

Inspire and transform learning at Harris Academy Billericay by appointing a Learning Support Assistant to support children with SEND. The role offers a salary of £16,703.90-£16,960.45 for 28.75 hours/week over 38 weeks/year.

The successful candidate will have GCSE level qualifications, know how to support pupils with social and emotional difficulties, communicate clearly, and have knowledge of Microsoft software. Experience with disadvantaged students is a plus.

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 supporting 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.

Skills

GCSE Level standard

SEND knowledge

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Education

GCSE Level standard or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Inspire and transform learning at Harris Academy Billericay by appointing a Learning Support Assistant to support children with SEND. The role offers a salary of £16,703.90-£16,960.45 for 28.75 hours/week over 38 weeks/year.

The successful candidate will have GCSE level qualifications, know how to support pupils with social and emotional difficulties, communicate clearly, and have knowledge of Microsoft software. Experience with disadvantaged students is a plus.