SEND Learning Support Assistant: Inspire & Support Kids

The Palmer Primary Academy; Reading; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Professional Development

Flexible & Family-Friendly

Exclusive Discounts

Well-being Support

Job summary

The Palmer Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant to support children with a range of SEND needs, including EHCPs. Experience in Speech and Language, ADHD, SEMH or Autism is valued.

You will work with the class teacher, use your initiative to enhance teaching, and help create a supportive, calm environment where children can learn and progress. The role emphasizes safeguarding, confidentiality, and teamwork within a busy primary setting.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience of working with SEND children in the primary age range.
• Experience of working with children in a friendly, busy environment.
• An understanding of children with SEN needs.
• Level 2 qualification in play work/childcare.
• Paediatric first aid qualification (desirable).
• Knowledge of child safeguarding procedures.
• Have a sympathetic understanding of the emotional, social and intellectual needs of children with special educational needs.
• Motivated to work with children with special educational needs and to inspire confidence in them.

Responsibilities

• Be calm, patient and have good listening skills.
• Be able to build effective relationships with students, parents and other staff.
• Be reliable, trustworthy, discreet and able to maintain confidentiality.
• The ability to relate in a firm and friendly way with a wide range of personalities.
• The ability to use initiative.
• Be willing to undertake direction and guidance.
• Have a good understanding of behaviour management strategies.
• Be able to work as part of a team.

Skills

SEND experience

Speech & Language background

ADHD

SEMH

Autism

Education

Level 2 Play work/childcare

Paediatric first aid (desirable)

Job description

The Palmer Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant to support children with a range of SEND needs, including EHCPs. Experience in Speech and Language, ADHD, SEMH or Autism is valued.

You will work with the class teacher, use your initiative to enhance teaching, and help create a supportive, calm environment where children can learn and progress. The role emphasizes safeguarding, confidentiality, and teamwork within a busy primary setting.