Specialist SEND Support Assistant

senploy; Exeter; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Senploy is recruiting a Specialist SEND Support Assistant for an education setting in Exeter, with an immediate start available. You will help pupils engage with learning at their own pace, supporting progress, independence and achievement throughout the school day.

You’ll provide practical and emotional support, delivering 1:1 and small-group assistance, adapting activities for diverse needs, and working with teachers and therapists.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children, young people or individuals with additional needs would be valuable.
• Background could be in education, SEND, care, youth work, residential support, behaviour support or similar.
• You must be calm, reliable, patient and confident adapting your approach to the individual.
• Because of the role requirements, you must drive and have access to your own vehicle.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one, will be required.

Responsibilities

• Delivering 1:1 and small-group support.
• Adapting activities for different learning needs.
• Supporting pupils with ASC, ADHD, SEMH and speech and language needs.
• Encouraging communication and social interaction.
• Supporting positive behaviour and engagement.
• Helping pupils navigate routines and transitions.
• Following individual education and support plans.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and support colleagues.
• Supporting learning and activities beyond the classroom.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Reliable

Patient

Adaptable

Communication

Job description

Driving: Licence and own vehicle required

Not every child finds education easy to access.

For a pupil with autism, ADHD, SEMH or communication needs, a busy learning environment can sometimes feel overwhelming. Having one consistent adult who understands how to adapt, encourage and support them can completely change their experience.

We're recruiting a Specialist SEND Support Assistant for an education setting in Exeter, with an immediate start available.

You’ll support children and young people to engage with education at their own pace while continuing to encourage progress, independence and achievement.

You’ll provide practical and emotional support throughout the school day, which could include:

• - Delivering 1:1 and small-group support.


• - Adapting activities for different learning needs.


• - Supporting pupils with ASC, ADHD, SEMH and speech and language needs.


• - Encouraging communication and social interaction.


• - Supporting positive behaviour and engagement.


• - Helping pupils navigate routines and transitions.


• - Following individual education and support plans.


• - Working closely with teachers, therapists and support colleagues.


• - Supporting learning and activities beyond the classroom.

Previous experience with children, young people or individuals with additional needs would be particularly valuable.

Your background could be in education, SEND, care, youth work, residential support, behaviour support or another people-focused environment.

More importantly, you’ll need to be calm, reliable, patient and confident adapting your approach to the individual.

Because of the requirements of this position, you must drive and have access to your own vehicle.

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one, will be required.

If you want to develop your experience in specialist education while doing work that can have a genuine impact on a young person’s future, this could be a great next step.