SEN Learning Support Assistant, Southampton, Hampshire

SEN Learning Support Assistant - Southampton, Hampshire

Do you enjoy working with children?

Do you have the resilience and patience to work and support students with SEN?

If yes, then this is definitely a role for you.

Supporting pupils with special needs is a rewarding career in which you guide, support and comfort students who may find everyday tasks challenging. We are looking for a teaching assistant to work in a specialist Primary school located in Southampton, Hampshire. You will be assisting pupils with mild learning difficulties (SLD),and Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC).

If you have previously worked as a nursery nurse or support worker and would like to use you skills in a specialist school then this will be ideal for you.

Your responsibilities will include:

*Assist students during class making sure they are on track.

*Liaise with class teacher to ensure a smooth running class.

*Enabling learners to access the curriculum.

*Support the pastoral needs of the learners.

*Assist with personal care.

*Be an active part in setting the learning environment.

*Supporting learners on a 1:1 base and part of a small group in a range of activities through out the day

*Using your interests to engage learners in learning.

The ideal candidate may possess the following skills and capabilities:

*Be able to work with learners that have various learning difficulties.

*Have an understanding of the students' needs

*Willingness to learn and build relationships with learners.

*Be confident to support the lead in groups, in different educational subjects.

*The ability to work as an individual and as a part of the team.

*Be flexible in their approach to education.

Are these skills that you feel you have? Do you feel that this is the rewarding role for you? Then apply ASAP, contact Naomi on 01202 297744.