Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant
Camulos Academy wishes to appoint a Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant. The 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 speaking to individuals who have a background in Speech and Language, ADHD, SEMH and Autism.
Learning Support Assistants are valued members of the teaching team. They work directly with children’s teachers and are encouraged to use their own initiative and skills to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for the children.
Responsibilities
Provide support to children with a range of special educational needs, implementing strategies and plans that meet their individual Education, Health and Care Plans.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience working with SEND children in the primary age range.
- Experience working with children in a friendly, busy environment.
- 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.
Desired Skills
- Be calm, patient and have good listening skills.
- Ability to build effective relationships with students, parents and other staff.
- Reliability, trustworthiness, discretion and ability 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.
- Capability to work as part of a team.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave to support a healthy work‑life balance.
- Professional development and access to diverse CPD opportunities.
- Flexible and family‑friendly working arrangements, including part‑time, term‑time, home working and other options considered on an individual basis.
- Exclusive discounts and employee perks through the Blue Light Card.
- Well‑being support, including comprehensive well‑being and employee assistance for staff and their families.
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