SEND Learning Support Assistant

TimePlan Education are working with a high-performing SEMH (social, emotional & mental health) special school which was judged as Outstanding in every area by Ofsted.

They are committed to ensuring that the quality of provision they offer to their students is always excellent. They believe that such sustained success is a team effort and every member of staff contributes to that level of excellence. The school has a real 'family' atmosphere.

They are looking for Learning Support Assistants/SEN Teaching Assistants to join their very successful team, starting in September 2024. They are ideally looking for somebody with previous SEN or SEMH experience.

In this position, you would be required to:

• Work with an individual or small groups of pupils under the direction of the class teacher/form tutor supporting the pupils' learning and behaviour.
• To be responsible for ensuring child protection and the welfare and well being of the children in our care.
• Supervise and provide support for pupils, ensuring their safety, well-being and access to learning activities, using specialist skills in behavioural management.
• Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of pupils within the classroom.
• Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.
• Promote positive reinforcement and provide positive feedback in relation to progress and achievement.
• To be directly involved in the process which includes TEAM TEACH/withdrawal of pupils from the classroom in order to manage volatile situations and ensure the well-being of all pupils and staff.

If you are interested in this position, I would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and I will be in touch ASAP.