Therapeutic SEND Learning Support Assistant

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

Job summary

The Education Network is hiring a Learning Support Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Atherstone. This permanent, full-time position is designed to support pupils with diverse SEND needs and contribute to a nurturing learning environment.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering personalised support to help pupils access learning and achieve EHCP outcomes, both in class and across settings.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Has a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Exhibits patient, caring and compassionate approach.
• Communicates clearly and builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Adapts to different learning and behavioural needs.
• Keeps calm and resilient when supporting challenging situations.
• Shows commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• Gains experience within SEND, education, care or therapeutic settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support to pupils with a range of SEND.
• Support learning inside and outside the classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and other professionals.
• Assist pupils to progress towards their EHCP outcomes.
• Support communication, independence and emotional development.
• Foster positive relationships and encourage confidence and resilience.
• Support positive behaviour and safeguarding strategies.
• Adapt approaches to meet sensory, communication and learning needs.
• Work with families and colleagues to help pupils succeed.

Skills

SEND commitment

Communication

Relationship-building

Adaptive learning support

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

The Education Network is hiring a Learning Support Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Atherstone. This permanent, full-time position is designed to support pupils with diverse SEND needs and contribute to a nurturing learning environment.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering personalised support to help pupils access learning and achieve EHCP outcomes, both in class and across settings.