SEND Learning Support Assistant: Self-Regulation

MacIntyre Academies; Stamford; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Stamford School is seeking a Learning Development Assistant to support students with SEND, focusing on regulation needs and learning engagement. You will deliver targeted small-group interventions and collaborate with teaching staff to embed best practice.

Working closely with the Director of Learning Development and Heads of Department, you will help identify needs, monitor progress, and contribute to safeguarding and inclusion across the school community.

Qualifications

• A good standard of education.
• Experience working with children or young people.
• A genuine interest in young people’s outcomes.
• A strong understanding of strategies to support self-regulation and engagement.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• A reflective, solution-focused approach.
• Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in the use of IT with a commitment to maximise the benefits of new technologies.
• Committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• The role involves working directly with students, delivering targeted small group interventions to improve self-regulation, engagement, and independence.
• Support teaching staff to embed best practice for students with regulation needs through lesson observations and feedback.
• Assist with assessments and examination access arrangements and provide cover across the Learning Development team as needed.
• Work closely with the Director of Learning Development (SENCo) and the Deputy SENCo, as well as with teaching staff and Heads of Department, to determine the nature of the required support.
• Foster a close working relationship with colleagues; contribute to safeguarding and inclusion across the school.

Skills

Self-regulation strategies

Engagement techniques

Relationship building

Communication

Time management

IT proficiency

Safeguarding awareness

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

Degree-level education in a related discipline

Postgraduate teaching qualification

SEND-related qualification

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

Stamford School is seeking a Learning Development Assistant to support students with SEND, focusing on regulation needs and learning engagement. You will deliver targeted small-group interventions and collaborate with teaching staff to embed best practice.

Working closely with the Director of Learning Development and Heads of Department, you will help identify needs, monitor progress, and contribute to safeguarding and inclusion across the school community.