SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Salary: £22,050 (actual) for 35 hour week during term time

Permanent

Full time, during term time plus INSET days

Start date: 1 September 2024

At Sir William Perkins's School, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive. Our team of educators works collaboratively to foster a culture of excellence and care. We believe in empowering our students with the skills and confidence they need to succeed academically and socially. 

We are looking to appoint an SEMH Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about education and helping students to reach their full potential. The main focus of the role will be:

• To provide support for students with special educational needs including delivering interventions for students with ASD/ADHD and/or Anxiety primarily regarding social communication, emotional regulation and executive functioning
• To supervise students in independent study periods in the Personalised Learning (SEND) classroom and support their learning if required.
• To monitor the progress of the students they support and liaise closely with all relevant staff to ensure needs are being met.
• To enable students to develop their independence.
• To support the Head of Personalised Learning (SENCO) with administration tasks such as filing, photocopying, requesting and collating evidence for Access Arrangements.

How to apply: Please complete the online application

Closing date for applications is: 23 June 2024 at 11:59pm

Early applications are encouraged as the School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

About us

Sir William Perkins’s School is a high-performing, academically selective, independent girls’ school for approximately 600 students aged 11 – 18 years. The Head is both a member of HMC and GSA. It is located on an attractive 12- acre site situated on the outskirts of Chertsey, a two-minute walk from the railway station and very near to the junction of the M3 and M25.