We currently have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant practitioner to join our team, providing key SEN support within the classroom and centre, working closely with other teaching staff to ensure provision is effective and that learning needs are met. This position requires you to work 4 days a week, 08.00-15.30, for 38 weeks a year.
Job overview
As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll provide personalised SEN provision, supporting students in accessing the curriculum at an appropriate level and adapting the learning to make it accessible for students with specific needs. This role also involves providing pastoral support, and you’ll monitor progress to feed back to the class teacher whilst working closely with relevant staff to ensure an individual can achieve to the fullest extent.
Job requirements
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent as a minimum
- GCSE English and Maths at C grade or above
- Experience of supporting pupils with SEN and utilising strategies to manage behaviours and meet needs, including supporting speech and language
- Awareness of Child Safeguarding and the latest SEN policies to implement effective provision, including working with outside agencies to deliver EHCP provisions
- Ability to effectively communicate on the pupil’s progress, with strong written and verbal communication skills
Why join us?
As a Learning Support Assistant within Philip Southcote School, you’ll be able to make a key difference to a pupil’s educational experience as a crucial part of the wider team, and will have the opportunity to develop your skillset with key training and development opportunities available.
Philip Southcote School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
