Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Assistant

Ripple Education; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Employee mentoring programme

Financial planning services

Holiday Pay

Flexitime

Pension

Job summary

Ripple Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Support Assistant in Morpeth. This role involves providing support to children with special educational needs to help them reach their full potential. Comprehensive training will be provided to those passionate about making a difference.

Responsibilities include fostering a nurturing environment, assisting with individual education plans, and collaborating with educational staff. Ideal candidates should have a genuine love for working with children and effective communication skills.

Benefits include ongoing professional development, financial planning services, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for working with children and making a difference.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to individual student needs.
• Ability to follow guidance from experienced professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with SEN.
• Assist in implementing individualised education plans (IEPs).
• Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Empathy

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant / Level 6 Qualification – Degree

SEN Qualifications / Training

Job description

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Assistant

Location: Morpeth, Ashington & Surrounding Areas

Ripple Education exists to place the right person, not just a person, in every school and nursery. We are committed to doing what is best for children, not what is easiest for us. We bring integrity, quality and heart to education recruitment in the North East.

Position Overview

As an SEN Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping children with special educational needs reach their full potential. We understand that you may not have prior experience in this field, but if your heart truly lies in making a positive impact on the lives of children, Ripple Education will provide bespoke training and support to guide your journey in this rewarding career.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide one‑on‑one or small group support to students with special educational needs.
• Assist in implementing individualised education plans (IEPs).
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment for all pupils.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and parents to ensure children's needs are met effectively.
• Encourage independence and development in pupils, both academically and socially.

Qualifications / Experience

• Essential: A genuine passion for working with children and making a difference in their lives.
• Compassion, patience, and empathy for individuals with special educational needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to the needs of individual students.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow guidance from experienced professionals.
• Desirable: Minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant / Level 6 Qualification – Degree.
• SEN Qualifications / Training.
• Experience working with SEN children.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
• Employee mentoring programme.
• Financial planning services.
• Holiday Pay.
• Flexitime.
• Pension.
• The opportunity to be part of a team that is making a positive impact on the lives of children with special educational needs.

How To Apply

Option 1: Send us your CV for review. Once our team has reviewed your CV, we will send you an application form to complete and return.

Option 2: Send us an Application Form directly. Follow this link https://hub.rocket-recruitment.co.uk/ripple-education to complete and apply.

As part of our commitment to safer recruitment, we require an application form prior to interview.

Ripple Education is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Any candidates seeking work with Ripple Education must fully engage with and pass our rigorous and robust safer recruitment process and compliance procedures before we can consider them for any placement or assignment with our schools.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect our staff to share this commitment.

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