SEND Learning Support Assistant: Nurture & Empower Students

TeacherActive Limited.; Essex; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is working with a welcoming school in Basildon, Essex, that supports pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. The school is looking to appoint a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant to provide support to pupils throughout the school day.

The successful candidate will provide one-to-one and small-group support, assist with differentiated activities and help pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills while working alongside

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or adults with additional needs, ideally within SEND, education, care or support work.
• A patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Confidence supporting pupils with a variety of individual needs.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to get involved throughout the school day.
• A genuine commitment to supporting pupils' learning, development and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with additional needs
• Supporting pupils with their learning, communication and engagement
• Assisting the class teacher with differentiated classroom activities
• Helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and social skills
• Supporting pupils with their emotional regulation and behaviour where required
• Following individual support plans and strategies
• Creating a calm, positive and safe learning environment
• Working closely with teachers, SEND professionals and other support staff
• Supporting pupils with personal care where required

Skills

Patient

Caring

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Proactive attitude

Commitment to wellbeing

Job description

TeacherActive Limited is working with a welcoming school in Basildon, Essex, that supports pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. The school is looking to appoint a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant to provide support to pupils throughout the school day.

The successful candidate will provide one-to-one and small-group support, assist with differentiated activities and help pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills while working alongside