Specialist Learning Support Assistant (Semh)

Northgate plc; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Northgate plc in Quarrington is seeking a Specialist Learning Support Assistant to work 32.5 hours per week during term time (39 weeks). You will support students with SEMH and SEND needs, delivering one-to-one or small-group assistance and helping implement strategies to promote learning.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Pastoral and SENDCO teams, documentation using MS Office, and using MS Word/Excel/Outlook; NVQ2 Learning Support or equivalent is preferred, with training provided for

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and administrative skills.
• Experience with or caring for young people is desirable.
• Training can be provided for SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support and small group assistance to students.
• Identify strategies to manage SEMH and promote learning.
• Collaborate with Pastoral team and SENDCO for longer-term SEND support.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, Outl

Education

NVQ2 Learning Support

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Specialist Learning Support Assistant who is keen to be part of a team supporting the work of a successful department. The role will work 32.5 hours per week, term time for 39 weeks per year. Usual working hours are 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. Playing a pivotal role in the continued growth of Academy's Alternative Provision, you will be required to work with students with particular needs related to social, emotional, mental health and undiagnosed special educational needs (SEND). Including students who do not currently have an EHCP but who may need one, the role will primarily involve working with individual or small groups of students to: Providing one to one support

• Work with students to identify and implement strategies to positively manage their SEMH with a focus on promoting and enhancing their learning
• Where appropriate, identify appropriate strategies to inform a SEMH support plan for class teachers to implement moving forwards.
• Where additional Teaching Assistant support looks like it will be needed longer term, work in collaboration with the Pastoral team and SENDCO to identify students requiring longer term SEND support / intervention, assisting with the commencement of the EHCP or Paediatric referral process where appropriate.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills and experience of working with or caring for young people. You should also have knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office, in particular MS Word, Excel, Outlook.

The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ2 Level in Learning Support or equivalent qualification in a related area or have the ability to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience. Evidence of an existing qualification and / or training related to SEMH is also preferred but not essential as training can be arranged for the right candidate.