Learning Support Assistant

Exciting Opportunity: Learning Support Assistant Needed for Primary SEN School in Wirral!

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? Do you have the dedication and enthusiasm to help young learners thrive? Tradewind is seeking a compassionate and motivated Learning Support Assistant to join a fantastic Primary SEN School in Wirral, starting this September!

Position: Learning Support Assistant Location: Wirral, Start Date: September
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About the Role:

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide personalised support to primary-aged students with a variety of special educational needs, including autism, speech and language difficulties, and learning delays.
• Assist the classroom teacher in creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Implement and support individualised education plans (IEPs) to cater to each student's unique requirements.
• Foster a positive and encouraging atmosphere to help students develop confidence and independence.
• Employ creative strategies to ensure every child can access the curriculum and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• One-on-one and small group support.
• Assisting with classroom management and lesson preparation.
• Supporting students with their social and emotional development.
• Helping with personal care tasks, if required.
• Monitoring and documenting student progress, providing feedback to the teaching team and parents.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs.
• A caring, patient, and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Relevant qualifications or training in special educational needs (preferred but not essential).
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

To be considered for this position you will:
- have previous school experience and be familiar with the SIMS system
- Be a committed professional
- Be an organised, enthusiastic proactive person
-Hold a child workforce enhanced DBS certificate which is on the update service, or be willing to apply for a new one (costs refunded back to you when you complete 20 days work)
-have satisfactory references
-have a CV must that covers the last 10 years of employment history where possible and any gaps in employment must be explained;
- Have the legal right to work in the UK.
Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this great position of a Learning Support Assistant.
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