Job description
Job Title: SEN learning support assistant
Location: Braintree
Contract type: Full-time/ Long term
Salary scale: £85-£130 per day
Start Date: Immediately
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs?
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEN learning support assistant to join the team in a secondary school based in Braintree.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide one-to-one and group support to students with special educational needs (SEN) in both classroom and extracurricular settings.
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Assist in the development and implementation of tailored learning plans to meet the individual needs of students.
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Support students with a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, reading, writing, and social skills development.
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Work collaboratively with class teachers, SEN coordinators, and other professionals to create an inclusive learning environment.
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Monitor student progress and report on individual achievements.
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Provide emotional and behavioural support to ensure a positive and safe learning experience.
- Inspire students to reach their full potential.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
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Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a learning support role.
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A passion for supporting children with special educational needs and helping them succeed.
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
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Patience, empathy, and the ability to adapt to different learning styles.
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Relevant experience working with children that have special educational needs.
- GCSE's grade C (pass) or above
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay rates
- Access to CPD training library with over £8000 worth of courses, at GSL we support your professional development!
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and advancement
- An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that
successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours.