Job Title: SEN Learning Support Assistant
Location: Birmingham, UK
Salary: £77-£85 per day PAYE
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Are you passionate about supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a specialist school as a SEN Learning Support Assistant in Birmingham.
Role Overview: As a SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing tailored support to students with a range of SEN, including Autism, Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties, Learning Difficulties, Complex Needs, and Non-Verbal communication. You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to ensure that each student receives the support they need to reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one or small group support to students with SEN.
- Assist with the implementation of individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour management strategies.
- Help students to access the curriculum and participate in classroom activities.
- Support students with personal care and mobility needs if required.
- Foster positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents/carers.
- Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Requirements:
- Experience working with students with SEN, particularly Autism, SEMH, Learning Difficulties, Complex Needs, and Non-Verbal communication.
- Resilient and able to handle challenging behaviour effectively.
- Friendly, caring, and hard-working with a proactive approach to work.
- Ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
- Must have or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.
Benefits:
- Competitive daily rate via PAYE.
- Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students with SEN.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive team environment with regular supervision and feedback.
- Earn extra cash by referring a friend through our ‘REFER A FRIEND SCHEME’
If you are passionate about supporting students with SEN and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Apply now via the link and send us your CV, one of our friendly consultants will help you throughout each step of the process to getting you on your way to your new role!
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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