SEN Learning Support Assistant

The SEN Learning Support Assistant position centres on staff work closely with therapists, behaviour specialists, and families to most effective provide holistic support. It would suit someone who can bring be working in warm, welcoming and supportive specialist SEN settings that cater for children and young people aged 5–18 with a range of additional needs, including to the role.

Why this role may suit you

Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA). Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH).

Learning support involved

Staff work closely with therapists, behaviour specialists, and families to most effective provide holistic support. Don’t worry - if you’re committed and eager to learn, and have transferable skills, we’ll provide training and guidance to help you succeed. Supporting lessons, learning activities, behaviour, assessment, or childcare routines according to the role.

What helps in this education setting

Be working in warm, welcoming and supportive specialist SEN settings that cater for children and young people aged 5–18 with a range of additional needs, including. Speech, Language and Communication needs (SLCN).

Education skills and requirements

• (For Teachers/HLTAs) Qualified or unqualified – experience in SEN or education is desirable but not essential.
• All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Relevant teaching, classroom, childcare, QTS, SEN, safeguarding, or early-years experience may be required.

Practical information

• Flexible roles - long-term, short-term, and permanent opportunities available.
• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
• In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
• Additional detail: Training or development support may be provided.

Requirements mentioned

• DBS check
• SEN experience

Job details

• Benefits mentioned: Holiday allowance, Training