Job Description

1:1 SEN Learning Support Assistant Vacancy

30 hours 38 weeks per year or 15 hours per week for two candidates

Scale 3 Point 4-5

Highwoods Community Primary School are seeking a dependable, dedicated and empathetic Learning Assistant to support a pupil in KS1 with an EHCP, on a 1:1 basis.

The successful applicant will be required to provide 1:1 support 5 mornings a week, with the possibility of extending these working hours in the afternoons, working with small groups and individuals as a general Learning Support Assistant. The post is suitable for either full time employment (5 days a week, 30 hours a week) or a part time role (5 days a week, 15 hours a week). The school is seeking the best applicants, so we encourage candidates to discuss this in more detail with our SENCO. We have the capacity to be flexible for the right candidates.

The ideal candidate will:

Be a confident and patient individual who can support children with educational as well as social and emotional complexities
Have experience and understanding of pupils with ASD, ADHD
Have experience supporting students in their education on a 1:1 and small group basis.
Be flexible and creative in their approach when delivering a personalised curriculum.
Be able to work as part of a team, be organised and show initiative.
If you would like view our school or find out more about us, you can visit our website for a virtual tour www.highwoodsprimary.com or follow us on Twitter @hcpscolchester

We can also take enquiries by contacting our SENCo on senco@highwoodsprimary.com to arrange a call.

We can offer you:

· A wonderful supportive team environment

· Committed parents and fabulous children

· Opportunities for development and training

· Support from leadership team and full time non class based SENCo

· Supportive Governing Body