Specialist SEND Learning Support Assistant - Cambridge

Justteachers Ltd; Otley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is recruiting for a full-time temporary Learning Support Assistant to start in September at a specialist SEND school in Cambridge (CB3), supporting pupils aged 5-19 with a range of additional learning needs.

You will provide classroom support, work closely with teachers to enable access to learning, and contribute to safeguarding, pupil wellbeing and progress through collaborative team work. The role involves helping students develop independence and confidence in their learning.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• SEND experience desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to provide two professional references covering the last two years of employment, education or training.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during lessons and learning activities.
• Deliver one-to-one and small-group support.
• Encourage pupil engagement and participation.
• Assist with communication and social development.
• Support individual learning plans and interventions.
• Promote independence and confidence.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to staff.
• Contribute to pupil wellbeing and safeguarding.

Skills

Experience with children

Excellent communication

Teamwork

DBS Update Service

References provided

Job description

Justteachers Ltd is recruiting for a full-time temporary Learning Support Assistant to start in September at a specialist SEND school in Cambridge (CB3), supporting pupils aged 5-19 with a range of additional learning needs.

You will provide classroom support, work closely with teachers to enable access to learning, and contribute to safeguarding, pupil wellbeing and progress through collaborative team work. The role involves helping students develop independence and confidence in their learning.