SEN Learning Support Assistant

Tes is supporting the appointment of a SEN Learning Support Assistant at a school based in Merton.

About the School:

The school is an Ofsted-rated “Outstanding” specialist school for children aged 3 -19 years of age with speech, language and communication difficulties. Although many of the children have some associated difficulties such as fine motor problems or poor organisational skills, they are all within the average range of cognitive abilities.

What the role involves:

The role involves supporting children and assisting the class teacher and therapists with general pupil self-care, maintain the learning environments and assist with administration. You may be required to provide ad-hoc or dedicated 1:1 support to specific children and also to provide whole-class support in lessons under the direction of the Teacher or Therapist. You will be supported to implement specific strategies to support the students’ communication and sensory needs and in the management of challenging behaviours that frequently present within this cohort.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Supporting their students can sometimes be challenging, mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all their staff.
• Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
• An ability and confidence to function independently as and when required.
•  Excellent English skills (clear written and spoken English) along with good reading, writing and numeracy skills.
•  The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers.
•  Experience of working with children with Special Education Needs (SEN), particularly children on the Autism Spectrum which includes the age group 3 – 11.
• Experience of providing personal self-care support to pupils will be an advantage. Please note that providing self-care support on occasion is an important expectation of the role.
• The ability to manage a small group of children with complex social communication needs with patience and empathy.
• The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential.
• Qualifications preferred include GCSE, CACHE Diploma Level 3 in Child Development or equivalent qualification.

An interest in learning more about Speech and Language Therapy and/or Occupational Therapy would be an advantage. 

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

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Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: LC1762982 in the email subject line.