Therapeutic SEND Learning Support Assistant

The Education Network Birmingham; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network Birmingham is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a permanent, full-time role at a specialist SEND school in Atherstone. 37.5 hours/week, 39 weeks/year, salary £20,000–£25,000 actual per year.

You will support pupils with SEND, working with teachers, therapists and a wider multidisciplinary team to enable learning and progress. You will help pupils access learning, build independence and work toward EHCP outcomes, in a calm, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A patient, caring and compassionate approach.
• ALEvel3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Providing personalised support to pupils with a range of SEND.
• Supporting learning both inside and outside of the classroom.
• Working alongside teachers, therapists and other professionals.
• Helping pupils work towards their individual EHCP outcomes.
• Supporting communication, independence and emotional development.
• Developing positive relationships and encouraging confidence and resilience.
• Supporting positive behaviour and safeguarding strategies.
• Adapting your approach to meet individual sensory, communication and learning needs.
• Supporting pupils with activities and learning both on and off-site.
• Working collaboratively with families and colleagues.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Patience

Education

ALEvel3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Job description

The Education Network Birmingham is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a permanent, full-time role at a specialist SEND school in Atherstone. 37.5 hours/week, 39 weeks/year, salary £20,000–£25,000 actual per year.

You will support pupils with SEND, working with teachers, therapists and a wider multidisciplinary team to enable learning and progress. You will help pupils access learning, build independence and work toward EHCP outcomes, in a calm, nurturing environment.