Permanent SEN Learning Support Assistant

Academics • Permanent • Staffordshire, United Kingdom • £20.29k / year • 2d ago

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Could you offer valuable support to children with special educational needs in a large Stoke on Trent SEN school? The school supports children with Speech and Communication Needs, Autism, and a range of Disabilities- they believe in inclusion, confidence building, and pastoral support- does that sound like you?

Do you have experience of supporting pupils with SEN requirements, additional needs, or disabilities? Are you confident in working with children with autism, cerebral palsy, MLD, SpLD, or other SEN barriers? Have you ever had experience with PECS, Makaton, BSL, or any communication method?

The Job

Working in a large SEN school , you'll be supporting pupils across Key Stages within the classroom to access their education. Your days will be varied, supporting children to engage with tasks set by the class teacher, and reach their potential. You'll take initiative, be resilient, and drive pupils to achieve and progress. You'll work on learning activities, promote confidence, and encourage pupils to act independently to succeed. Your job will entail elements of personal care, as well as academic and pastoral support.

You'll Be

A professional, with experience of children with a disability or SEN
Confident, outgoing, and friendly
Able to hold student attention and focus with excellent communication skills
Promote happiness, self-reliance and encourage positive interactions

We're Academics!

Academics are an established and respected education recruiter
Generous rates of pay
A dedicated SEN Consultant
A large number of schools exclusive to Academics
Honest and friendly service
Access to our 'Refer a Friend' scheme

Our staff say

'I had never registered with an agency before and Academics have been wonderful!'
'A warm, friendly, but professional service'
'I have worked for several teaching agencies in the past, but this is the first time that I have felt like 'more than just a number'

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