SEN Learning Support Assistant

SEND Learning Support Assistant

Location: Burnham-on-Crouch
Hours: 8.50am-3.20pm, Monday–Friday

The Education Hub is looking for a caring and dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant to support children in a primary school setting.

You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and other support staff to help pupils access learning, build confidence and develop independence. We are looking for someone calm, patient and flexible, with a genuine enthusiasm for working with children and a willingness to undertake further training.

This role includes supporting pupils with personal care, medical and toileting needs.

The role

• Support pupils with learning difficulties, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, and physical or medical needs.
• Help deliver and review support outlined in One Plans and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Encourage pupils to take part in lessons, interact with their peers and feel included in school life.
• Support the class teacher with adapting learning activities and preparing resources.
• Monitor and record pupils’ progress, responses and engagement.
• Provide supervision during agreed periods, including breaktimes.
• Support pupils on educational visits and provide physical assistance during activities such as swimming where needed.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and external professionals.
• Work alongside other teaching assistants to create a supportive and purposeful learning environment.
• Follow school safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection procedures.
• Attend relevant training and INSET days.

About you

You will have:

• Experience supporting children with SEND, including knowledge and experience of autism.
• A kind, patient and reassuring approach.
• The confidence to use your initiative and adapt to individual pupils’ needs.
• The ability to work closely with teachers, the SENCO, families and external agencies.
• A commitment to inclusion and helping every child access opportunities to learn and develop.
• A willingness to support personal care and undertake training to meet pupils’ needs.
• GCSE English and Maths at grades A–C / 4–9, or equivalent.

What’s on offer

• High-quality support and training.
• Weekly planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time.
• Mentoring from an experienced colleague.
• Opportunities to work with other professionals and outside agencies.
• The opportunity to be part of a provision described by the school as Ofsted Outstanding.

Pay: £101.68-£157.68 per day

Work Location: In person