Special Education LSA - Flexible Hours & Growth

REAch2 Academy Trust; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Sprites Primary Academy in Ipswich is seeking a Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant to support children with EHCPs and various SEN needs. The role involves working alongside the teaching team to raise attainment and wellbeing, and to use initiative to enhance classroom learning.

Applicants should have at least one year of SEND experience, be calm and patient, and capable of building strong relationships with students, parents, and staff.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience with SEND children in primary age range.
• Experience in a friendly, busy environment.
• Understanding of children with SEN needs.
• Level 2 qualification in play work/childcare.
• Paediatric first aid qualification is desirable.
• Knowledge of child safeguarding procedures.
• Sympathetic understanding of emotional, social and intellectual needs.
• Motivated to inspire confidence in children with SEN.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering learning activities.
• Use initiative to enhance teaching and learning quality.
• Build effective relationships with students, parents and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and act with discretion.
• Work as part of a team to support pupils' development.

Skills

Calm and patient

Active listening

Relationship building

Discretion and confidentiality

Initiative

Behaviour management

Team player

Education

Level 2 play work/childcare

Paediatric first aid (desirable)

Safeguarding procedures knowledge

Job description

Sprites Primary Academy in Ipswich is seeking a Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant to support children with EHCPs and various SEN needs. The role involves working alongside the teaching team to raise attainment and wellbeing, and to use initiative to enhance classroom learning.

Applicants should have at least one year of SEND experience, be calm and patient, and capable of building strong relationships with students, parents, and staff.