Job Description:

Learning Support Assistant - SEND

Location Rushden
Salary: £100-£110 per day
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential?

We are supporting a SEN provision who are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team. The school provides education for students with cognition and learning difficulties and communication and interaction needs. Students may also have a diagnosis of ASD alongside learning difficulties.

They are committed to providing a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum that builds on student's existing skills, promoting positive relationships and helping to prepare them for greater independence in adult life.

Key responsibilities

• Support pupils to understand instructions, engage with learning activities and develop independent learning skills.
• Help maximise the inclusion and participation of all pupils, taking account of their individual special educational needs.
• Work with teachers to plan, prepare and deliver learning activities, including differentiated tasks and relevant educational initiatives.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and act as a positive role model.
• Encourage pupils to develop communication, social interaction, confidence and independence.
• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing, recognising concerns and reporting issues to the teacher or appropriate member of staff.

• Contribute positively to the overall ethos, aims and work of the school.

We are seeking someone who:

• Is caring, patient, approachable and enthusiastic about working with children and young people with special educational needs.
• Has a commitment to inclusion, equality of opportunity and celebrating individual achievement.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and encourage constructive interactions with others.
• Understands the importance of consistency, clear communication, positive behaviour support and structured routines.
• Can respond sensitively to pupils' individual learning, communication, personal care and emotional needs.
• Is adaptable, reliable and able to work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals.

Experience of supporting pupils with autism, learning difficulties or other special educational needs would be advantageous. Above all, we value a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine commitment to helping every pupil achieve their potential.

If you are enthusiastic about supporting young people, encouraging independence and helping pupils make progress every day, we would love to hear from you.