SEN learning support assistant

Job Description

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Start Date:1st September2022 or sooner if possible

Salary: Scale 3, point 4-5 (actual salary £10, 198)

Hours: 22.5 per week, Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 1pm

Type: Fixed term until 31st July 2023 for a named child

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated SEN Learning Support Assistant to provide one to one support for akey stage 1 pupil who has a diagnosis of ASD. You will work closely with the Class Teacher and SENCo to support learning in line with the pupil's one plan. Experience of working with children with special needs is desirable. This position is for a fixed term for a named child.

The successful candidate will:

have a high level of empathy and compassion;
have the ability to form positive relationships with colleagues and children;
have experience of and is confident in supporting children's special educational needs, including social & emotional;
be prepared to take on any educational training as required;
remain calm in challenging situations and work closely as part of a team;
liaise with and report to the class teacher and SENCo;
have a good sense of humour!
We can offer you an exciting and vibrant working environment, training and supportive colleagues.

Information about the School

Please do not send in any CV's. All applications must be made via the online application form.

St. Margaret's is a small village school set in the Essex countryside where the children are at the heart of all we do. We know them well and offer a caring, fulfilling environment with an emphasis on meeting individual needs within a supportive and challenging learning environment where the children feel valued.

We have a strong, Christian ethos and a vision inspired by all our stakeholders which reads: At St. Margaret's Church of England Primary School we seek to develop wisdom, encourage aspiration and promote dignity and acceptance enabling our respectful children to love a life giving back to the community. 'Live life in all its fullness.' John 10:10

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.