Job Vacancy: SEN Learning Support Assistant
We are looking for a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant to join an amazing SEN school team and support students with special educational needs. The role involves working closely with pupils aged 4-11 to ensure their well-being, learning progress, and overall development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Attend to pupils' personal needs, including social, health, hygiene, intimate care, first-aid, and welfare, in accordance with school policies.
- Maintain high and realistic expectations for all pupils.
- Provide administrative support to teachers, including photocopying, record-keeping, and creating symbols.
- Assist in developing individual education plans (IEPs) and personal care programmes for students.
- Supervise and provide both individual and group support for pupils with a wide range of special educational needs.
- Offer effective, tailored feedback to pupils, supporting their progress and achievement.
- Annotate pupil work to a high standard, in line with school requirements.
- Use ICT in learning activities, helping pupils develop their skills and independence in using technology.
- Apply curricular knowledge or experience to support pupils' learning.
- Supervise whole classes in the short-term absence of a teacher.
- Liaise with parents, families, and a range of professionals as directed by the teacher.
- Take initiative to develop and implement actions that promote pupils' learning, progress, and achievement.
- Supervise pupils during various activities and in different areas of the school, such as the hall, playground, and during lunch.
- Carry out any additional reasonable duties as directed by the Head Teacher or Deputy Head Teacher.
Requirements:
- Experience in working with and caring for children of the relevant age.
- Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
- SEN Experience is desired
- Competence in using ICT to support teaching and learning.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.
- Flexibility and initiative in handling tasks and challenges.
How to Apply: If you are enthusiastic, compassionate, and committed to making a difference in the lives of students with special educational needs, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
Disclaimer:
Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.