SEN Learning Support Assistants (NVQ Level 2)

SEN Learning Support Assistants (NVQ Level 2)

Salary information: Scale 2, £18,382 - £18,659 per annum (dependent upon experience)

Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm (1 hour unpaid lunch)

Work pattern: 30 hours per week, Term time only (38 weeks)

Contract type: Fixed 1 year - subject to review

Start date: October 2024

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Special Needs Learning Support Assistant to work with our pupils who require additional support to overcome barriers to learning in order to achieve their full potential and raise standards. 

The successful candidate will be required to support and improve specific individual children’s learning by:

• Clarifying instructions to enable immediate engagement with task.
• Help pupils remain on task throughout lessons.
• Prepare appropriate resources to support the pupils.
• Be prepared and aware in advance of lesson requirements.
• To deliver 1:1 learning and pastoral support under the direction of the Assistant Head and SENCO.
• To give feedback of progress as appropriate.

Experience in working and supporting pupils as well as an NVQ level 2 in Teaching and Learning are essential for this role. You must also be patient, a very good communicator and have a genuine interest in working with children.

Induction, support and on-going training will be provided to ensure the best outcomes for our pupils as well as your success at our school.

Closing date: Tuesday 1st October at Noon

Interview date: Week commencing 7th October

Further information: Please note that the school will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our pre-employment checks.

CVs will not be accepted.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks to include an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online checks, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.