SEN Learning Support Assistant

A forward-thinking and dynamic Primary School based in Warlingham are seeking to appoint an ambitious Learning Support Assistant from September. The role is a full time, term time and permanent.

THE ROLE

You will be supporting a year 2 pupil with special educational needs 1:1 throughout the school day. The ideal person for this role will:

• Have a compassionate and patient demeanour
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong understanding of the needs and challenges faced by children with SEN, particularly those with Autism
• Be confident and able to support with emotional regulation.

Experience of working with SEN children in mainstream school will be looked upon favourably and you will be part of a dedicated learning support team, managed by the School's Head of Learning Support.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Based in Warlingham, Surrey, The School is a truly inclusive, co-educational independent school where you will find a unique family feel and small classes, plus a team of teachers that provide a tailored education to each child in a nurturing, respectful environment that promotes excellence in learning and encourages exceptional behaviour.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL

The Senior Leaders are seeking a caring and child centred Learning Support Assistant who can:

• Develop a positive relationship with the pupil and provide pupil with strategies for positive behaviour
• Form positive relationships and liaise closely with the class teacher, parents and other professionals, to support the child's social, emotional and academic development and to provide feedback where necessary
• Support the child with communication, social interaction, and sensory processing difficulties using a range of strategies to assist with emotional regulation.
• Collaborate with other staff members to provide social and emotional support to the child during lessons, external activities and unstructured times of the school day.
• Monitor and track the pupil's social, emotional and academic progress and update relevant stakeholders
• Assist the pupil in the transition from a specialist setting, with regard to emotional support needed to adapt to a new provision.

All staff at the school work together as a very strong team. You will be supported and welcomed. In addition all staff also benefit from:

• Professional Development and Training opportunities with the prospect of career and salary progression as our business grows
• Ongoing coaching from the management team
• Childcare fee discount
• Pension scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Health cash plan covering 10 healthcare benefits and services such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession.
• Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION

• Prior SEN Learning Support with SEN and/or ASD is highly desirable
• A minimum grade C in GCSE Maths and English
• An enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to undergo a new check
• A willingness to learn, adapt and develop
• To welcome challenges and be challenged
• A child-centred approach

We look forward to your application and reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.

Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed.