SEN Learning Support Assistant

Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant

Burrsville Infant Academy wishes to appoint a Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant. The learning support assistant role is vital to the school and involves supporting children with a variety of needs including Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). We are particularly interested in individuals with a background in Speech and Language, ADHD, SEMH and Autism.

Learning Support Assistants are an important valued member of the teaching team. They work directly with the children’s teacher and use their own initiative and skills to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for the children.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience of working with SEND children in the primary age range
• Experience of working with children in a friendly, busy environment
• An understanding of children with SEN needs
• Level 2 qualification in play work/childcare
• Paediatric first aid qualification (desirable)
• Knowledge of child safeguarding procedures
• Sympathetic understanding of the emotional, social and intellectual needs of children with special educational needs
• Motivation to work with children with special educational needs and to inspire confidence in them

Key Skills and Attributes

• Calm, patient and good listening skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with students, parents and other staff
• Reliable, trustworthy, discreet and able to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to relate in a firm and friendly way with a wide range of personalities
• Ability to use initiative
• Willingness to undertake direction and guidance
• Good understanding of behaviour management strategies
• Team player

Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?

• Excellence & Development: High standards and extensive professional development.
• Supportive & Collaborative: Strong community of over 60 schools.
• Well‑being Focus: Healthy work‑life balance and robust support.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Celebrated diversity and varied perspectives.
• Innovation & Impact: Creativity in the classroom and real difference.
• Making a difference: Contributing to something bigger and shaping lives.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave; healthy work‑life balance.
• Professional Development: Access CPD and training opportunities.
• Flexibility: Flexible working options considered individually (part time, term‑time, home working, etc.).
• Exclusive Discounts: Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
• Well‑being Support: Comprehensive support and employee assistance.

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