SEN Learning Support Assistant - Part time (Term time only)

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Part time (Term times only)

8:30am – 1:15pm

Wandsworth

September start

1 year contract

We are seeking to appoint a self-motivated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant

to join our dynamic SEND Department in our outstanding school.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will provide support to one of our pupils and enable

them to access learning across the curriculum, using personalised approaches both with 1:1

and group learning activities.

The successful candidate will ideally have prior experience in a similar, or related, role. You

will need to have an ability to work flexibly and with enthusiasm and a can-do attitude. You will

work in partnership with class teachers and the SENDCO, to support learning in line with codes

of practice, school policies and procedures.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Facilitating pupil’s learning in class using targeted strategies
• Support the pupil out of class as required
• Provide support with organisational skills
• Follow the advice and recommendations of professionals such as Occupational therapist and Educational Psychologists
• Support the pupil developing social communication skills, through targeted activities
• Running small literacy and numeracy support groups
• Planning and preparing materials and resources
• Planning and preparing, in conjunction with the SENDCo, a range of structured learning activities
• Undertaking some supervisory duties i.e., gate duty, playground and lunchtime duties

Person Specification:

• An appropriate qualification
• A good understanding of the learning needs of pupils with Autism and ADHD
• Experience of supporting pupils with ASD/ADHD
• Ability to cater for the individual learning needs of pupils with additional needs and develop and adapt learning materials accordingly
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum especially at Key Stage 2
• The ability to liaise effectively with teachers, parents and pupils
• Enhanced disclosure via the DBS
• Motivation to work with children and young people
• Ability to form and maintain suitable relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
• Positive attitude to behaviour management

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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