SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant (AWDO-P14764) in Hertford)

Learning Support SEN Teaching Assistant

Salary: H3: £25,583 per annum FTE / H4: £25,989 per annum FTE

Location: Hertford, Hertfordshire

Job type: Full-Time or Part-Time, Permanent Positions Available

Job Overview

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Learning Support SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Cognition and Learning Unit within a mainstream primary school. As a Learning Support SEN Teaching Assistant you will support pupils with cognition and learning needs through personalised learning, SEN support, classroom support, targeted interventions, behaviour support and pastoral care.

Duties

• Learning Support: Support pupils with cognition and learning needs within the specialist Unit and during planned integration into mainstream classes
• Personalised Activities: Deliver specified work, interventions and learning activities to individuals and small groups under agreed supervision
• Adapted Resources: Adapt classroom tasks, instructions, visual aids and teaching resources to meet pupils’ individual learning needs
• Progress Monitoring: Observe, record and provide feedback on pupil progress, attainment, behaviour and engagement
• Communication Support: Encourage pupils’ speech, language, communication, confidence, independence and social interaction
• Pastoral Care: Support pupils’ social and emotional wellbeing, personal care, hygiene, eating, dressing and welfare needs where required
• Professional Collaboration: Work closely with teachers, the SENCO, therapists, families, carers and external professionals
• H3 Duties: Implement planned learning activities, support therapy or care programmes and assist with resources, records, ICT, break-time supervision and educational visits
• H4 / HLTA Duties: Plan, organise and adjust work plans, deliver targeted learning, assess and report progress, provide specialist support and cover classes for short periods such as meetings and PPA
• Behaviour Support: Promote positive behaviour and intervene appropriately to support pupils with complex or challenging needs

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• SEN Support: Experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs, learning difficulties or additional support needs
• Inclusive Approach: Patient, nurturing and flexible approach with a commitment to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills with the ability to work with pupils, staff, families, carers and external professionals
• Teamwork: Able to work as part of a professional team under the direction of the Lead Teacher
• Safeguarding Awareness: Knowledge of child protection, confidentiality, health and safety and safe working practices
• Personal Care: Willingness to support pupils with personal, social, welfare and health needs where required

Desirable

• H3 Qualification: Working at or towards Level 2, NVQ, Certificate or equivalent in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or willingness to train
• H4 / HLTA Qualification: Knowledge at NVQ Level 3 plus additional specialist knowledge, or working towards professional HLTA standards
• Specialist Knowledge: Understanding of cognition and learning needs, complex additional needs and SEND strategies
• Intervention Skills: Experience delivering targeted interventions, personalised learning activities or therapy-based programmes
• Specialist Training: Knowledge of approaches such as ELKLAN, SCERTS or TEACCH would be beneficial
• Supervisory Skills: Ability to support, guide or supervise other classroom support staff would be useful for the H4 / HLTA role

Job Ref: AWDO-P14764

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