SEN Learning Support Assistant
Location: Chichester, West Sussex
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time | Term Time Only
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Salary: £18,345
Supply Desk are working with a welcoming primary school in Chichester who are looking for an enthusiastic and committed SEN Learning Support Assistant to join their team as soon as possible.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and wants to make a genuine difference to their learning, development and wellbeing.
The Role
You will work alongside pupils with a range of additional needs, providing support both 1:1 and within small groups.
The role will involve:
- Supporting children with Special Educational Needs
- Providing 1:1 and small-group learning support
- Helping pupils engage with their learning and develop independence
- Supporting children with complex needs in a calm and nurturing way
- Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
- Supporting pupils with healthcare needs following appropriate training and individual care plans
- Assisting with personal care where required
- Working closely with teachers and the wider support team
- Contributing positively to the wider life of the school
About You
The successful candidate will be:
- Calm, patient and nurturing
- Resilient and confident supporting children with additional needs
- Reliable, punctual and committed
- Passionate about helping children achieve their potential
- Ideally experienced working with SEN or complex needs
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
- Interested in Early Years education
- Willing to undertake relevant training to support individual pupil needs
- Previous experience within a school, SEN setting, nursery or care environment would be advantageous, but transferable experience will also be considered.
What’s on Offer?
ASAP start
Full-time, term-time-only position
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
£18,345 salary
- Supportive and welcoming school environment
- Ongoing training and professional development
- The opportunity to make a real difference to children with additional needs
All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding, DBS and reference checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education
#J-18808-Ljbffr…