SEN Support Specialist – South-East London

SEN Support Assistant

Job Title: SEN Support Assistant

Job Type: Temporary

Location: Stanmore

Industry: Education

Length of contract: Temporary – Ongoing

Key responsibilities

• To provide effective support for individual or groups of students in a classroom setting covering a range of levels and subjects.
• To identify opportunities for students to work independently where appropriate, ensuring their comfort and safety at all times; to support other students in the classroom as appropriate.
• To keep accurate records of the support provided and the students’ progress and attendance, monitoring if adjustments are consistently made in class.
• To encourage the student(s) to interact with others and engage in activities led by the lecturer.
• To assist with the general pastoral care of the student(s).
• Provide support for students’ emotional and social needs by encouraging and modelling positive behavior in line with the College’s Behaviour Policy, and demonstrating high expectations of work and behavior.
• Work with students to reinforce learning by practicing skills already taught.
• Accompany lecturers and students on College visits, and participate in college functions within College hours.

Skills & experience

• Possess or be willing to work towards a Literacy and Numeracy qualification at Level 2 or above.
• Possess an appropriate support qualification or be willing to undertake training to gain relevant qualification required.
• Possess appropriate IT skills relevant to the post, including a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook and the ability to complete searches on the Internet.
• Have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Be able to demonstrate the motivation and skills to support students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties in an educational setting.
• Have previous relevant experience.
• Be willing to undertake training and development as required within the role.
• Be able to demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Possess basic knowledge of First Aid, food hygiene and Health and Safety or be willing to undertake training.
• Have an awareness and understanding of equal opportunities.
• Have an awareness of the safeguarding and prevent initiatives.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer; job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the candidate’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

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