Special Education Needs LSA — Inspire Primary Learners

MyNewTerm; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Professional Development

Flexible & Family-Friendly

Exclusive Discounts

Well-being Support

Job summary

REAch2 Academy Trust in Ipswich is seeking a Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant to work with children with EHCPs, ADHD, SEMH and Autism in a busy primary setting.

You will support the teacher, use initiative, and help create a calm, inclusive classroom. Requirements include at least one year of SEND experience in primary, Level 2 playwork/childcare, safeguarding knowledge, and Paediatric first aid (desirable).

Qualifications

• At least one year experience of working with SEND children in the primary age range.
• Experience of working with children in a friendly, busy environment.
• An understanding of children with SEN needs.
• Be calm, patient and have good listening skills.
• The ability to build effective relationships with students, parents and other staff.
• Be reliable, trustworthy, discreet and able to maintain confidentiality.
• The ability to relate in a firm and friendly way with a wide range of personalities.
• The ability to use initiative.
• Be willing to undertake direction and guidance.
• Have a good understanding of behaviour management strategies.
• Be able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND including EHCPs in a primary setting.
• Work directly with the class teacher to enhance teaching and learning.
• Contribute to a calm, supportive environment for pupils with SEN.

Job description

REAch2 Academy Trust in Ipswich is seeking a Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant to work with children with EHCPs, ADHD, SEMH and Autism in a busy primary setting.

You will support the teacher, use initiative, and help create a calm, inclusive classroom. Requirements include at least one year of SEND experience in primary, Level 2 playwork/childcare, safeguarding knowledge, and Paediatric first aid (desirable).