Join Our Team as an SEN Learning Support Assistant!
Make a Real Difference Every Day!
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people with special educational needs?
Do you have the compassion, resilience, and enthusiasm to support students facing unique challenges?
We invite you to apply for the role of SEN Learning Support Assistant at our welcoming and dedicated school!
Why Join Us?
As an SEN Learning Support Assistant, you'll work alongside a supportive, hardworking team to help children and young adults reach their full potential.
You'll play a pivotal role in providing tailored support to students with a variety of needs, including: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) Challenging Behaviour Each day brings new experiences and opportunities to make a meaningful impact, providing you with a truly rewarding career path.
Whether you're just starting or looking to grow your skills in SEN education, this is an exciting chance to learn and make a difference.
What We're Looking For: Experience or Interest in SEN: You may already have experience working with children with autism, ADHD, speech or language difficulties, Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities or Challenging Behaviour. Resilience & Adaptability: You'll need to be flexible, adaptable, and able to handle changes in the daily routine with ease.
Communication & Teamwork: Strong communication skills are essential—you'll be liaising with teachers, parents, and other support staff to ensure the best outcomes for the children.
Curriculum Knowledge: Ideally, you'll have some understanding of the EYFS and/or KS1 curriculum and knowledge of strategies to engage pupils with complex needs.
Qualifications & Skills: Relevant NVQ or equivalent qualifications are preferred.
A good standard of English and Mathematics is preferred.
Basic computer skills will be useful.
Requirements: Must reside in the UK and have the right to work here.
An Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
Contactable references to support your application.
Could You Be the Right Fit?
If you're ready to make a real difference and help our students thrive, we want to hear from you!
Bring your passion, empathy, and dedication to this fulfilling role.
Your journey with us could be the start of a meaningful and lasting career in SEN support.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
This advert is for a temporary position.
In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers.
All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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