SEND Learning Support Assistant - Louth

Justteachers Ltd; Louth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd seeks a dedicated Support Learning Assistant for a friendly SEND school in Louth. The role focuses on developing academic skills, independence and confidence, with roles available on both a full-time and part-time basis for immediate start.

Candidates should have experience supporting children or young people in relevant settings, a solid understanding of SEND, and confidence in a range of teaching approaches to engage learners effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people in settings such as schools, tutoring, childcare, care work, or youth groups.
• Good understanding of SEND and ability to adapt support to meet individual learning requirements.
• Confidence using a range of teaching and learning approaches, including clear explanations, step-by-step modelling, and maintaining pupil engagement.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to support delivery of differentiated and accessible lessons, breaking down tasks and scaffolding learning.
• Reinforce key concepts to help pupils with SEND build confidence and actively engage with the curriculum.
• Use structured and supportive strategies, including visual aids, clear instructions, modelling, and hands-on activities, to encourage participation and maintain focus.
• Promote positive learning behaviours through calm and consistent support, helping pupils regulate emotions and re-engage with learning when needed.

Skills

SEND support

Differentiated instruction

Behaviour management

Engagement techniques

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Childcare

Youth Work

Job description

About the role:

A friendly and inclusive SEND school in Louth is seeking a dedicated Support Learning Assistant to join their team. The school provides tailored support for children and young people across a range of age groups, focusing on developing academic skills, independence, and confidence.

Teaching is adapted to meet individual needs, with structured routines and a nurturing, engaging learning environment at the heart of the school's approach. This role offers flexibility, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available for an immediate start.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to support the delivery of differentiated and accessible lessons, breaking down tasks and scaffolding learning.
• Reinforce key concepts to help pupils with SEND build confidence and actively engage with the curriculum.
• Use structured and supportive strategies, including visual aids, clear instructions, modelling, and hands-on activities, to encourage participation and maintain focus.
• Promote positive learning behaviours through calm and consistent support, helping pupils regulate emotions and re-engage with learning when needed.

Pre-requisites:

• Experience supporting children or young people in settings such as schools, tutoring, childcare, care work, or youth groups.
• A good understanding of special educational needs (SEND) and the ability to adapt support to meet individual learning requirements.
• Confidence using a range of teaching and learning approaches, including clear explanations, step-by-step modelling, and maintaining pupil engagement.
• Relevant qualifications such as a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, Childcare, Youth Work, or equivalent practical experience are desirable.