SEND/SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Smile Education; Leicester; On-site; GBP 14,760 - 18,450; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education is seeking a dedicated SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant for a pupil referral unit in Leicester. This role supports primary phase pupils with special educational needs and social, emotional, and mental health needs. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Teaching Assistance or a degree in Psychology.

This long-term position requires a commitment to fostering an inclusive education environment and may suit psychology graduates aiming to gain valuable experience for a career in educational psychology.

Interested applicants should apply online or contact Patrick at Smile Education for details.

Qualifications

• Relevant previous experience in a similar role.
• Understanding of some pupils being challenging at times.
• Experience supporting primary age pupils with SEND and SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

• Support SEN/SEMH pupils in KS1 on a long-term basis.
• Establish a good working bond with the pupil(s) being supported.
• Work collaboratively with the school's SEN team.

Skills

Understanding of SEND

Caring approach

Commitment

Enthusiasm

Knowledge of Autism

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Degree in Psychology

Job description

SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant – Leicester

Smile Education are currently recruiting on behalf of a Leicester pupil referral unit who require additional support in their Primary Phase. The school is keen to meet Teaching Assistants/LSAs to work with a small number of their SEN/SEMH pupils in KS1 on a long-term basis. These positions will start in the new academic year and will run for at least an academic term, possibly longer for the right candidates.

• SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant
• Pupil referral unit
• £80-100 per day
• School based SEN team
• Long-term position
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification or a degree in Psychology or Special Educational Needs would be ideal

My client school are keen to meet caring, committed and enthusiastic teaching assistants who are interested in supporting pupils of a primary age with SEND and SEMH needs. This specialist provision is driven by providing an inclusive education to all pupils.

The school would love to meet any Teaching Assistants that have practical and theoretical knowledge of SEND, especially those with an interest in Autism. They are looking for the recruited teaching assistant to work on a full-time basis in order that they establish a good working bond with the pupil(s) they support.

Please note that this is a challenging but rewarding position that requires relevant previous experience and an understanding that some pupils can be challenging at times.

If you’re a psychology graduate looking to gain a few years’ experience en‑route to becoming an Educational Psychologist this could be the perfect school for you.

If this SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant position in a primary specialist school is of interest and you have the required skills, qualifications and motivation then please apply online or call Patrick at Smile Education for more details – 0116 507 1692.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.