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SEN Learning Support Assistant
Band 5 £17,905 per annum
This term time only role is for 30 hours per week Monday-Friday (8.45am to 3.15pm with 30 minutes lunch break daily)
St Clare's Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint an experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant. Working as part of a small team, you will need to be calm, kind, flexible and dedicated. A genuine love of working with children is essential.
The successful applicant will:
- Have experience in supporting pupils with needs such as Learning Difficulties, Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and Physical & Medical Needs.
- Have a good understanding of the Early Years and Primary curriculum
- Be enthusiastic, confident and able to show initiative
- Be compassionate and patient
- Be able to work in partnership with SENCO, CT & external agencies
- Establish constructive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model, and interact with them according to individual needs
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
- Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
- Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
- Be aware of and support differences and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
- Hold at least an A - C pass in GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
The successful applicant would be expected to:
- Assist with the development and implementation of One Plans/EHCPs
- Monitor and record pupil responses and learning
- To supervise the pupil for limited and specific periods including break times
- To support the students with their intimate care
- To assist with escorting the pupil on educational visits
- Use initiative and contribute to creating a stimulating and purposeful learning environment.
- Work in partnership with other teaching assistants
- Encourage independence and promote self-confidence
- Support the class teacher where necessary in planning differentiated work for the pupil
- Create simple resources to support the pupil's work, as appropriate
- Attend INSET days and training as identified by the Headteacher
Please refer to the attached job description for more information.
What we can offer you:
- A warm, welcoming and supportive whole school team
- High quality support & training
- Children who are wonderful to work with
- Opportunities to work with other professionals and outside agencies
- Mentoring by an experienced colleague
- Being part of a recognised Ofsted good provision
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you would like more information about the role or arrange a visit, please call 01255 425344 or email admin@st-clares.essex.sch.uk.