Empathetic Special Needs Learning Support Assistant

• Previous experience of working with children or young people who may present with challenging behaviour and complex needs, preferably within an educational setting
• A nurturing and empathetic approach to behaviour management
• The physical and emotional resilience to support students with complex needs, taking a non‑judgemental approach
• The ability to support teaching and learning within a special needs setting to a dedicated group of students
• The adaptability and resilience to work across all Pathways at the Learning Centre if required
• The ability to support the class teacher to monitor student progress, ensuring improved engagement with the school and their learning
• The ability to record student progress and provide regular feedback to stakeholders
• The ability to model and encourage appropriate social behaviour in and out of school and to cater for the general welfare of students
• The ability to work in partnership with classroom teachers to differentiate appropriate interventions for students in relation to the curriculum
• The ability to work as part of a team using own initiative when needed
• Willingness to participate in own professional development

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