At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with SEND and SEMH needs to help them thrive academically and emotionally.
- Company: Join the dedicated team at Queen Elizabeth's High School, focused on student welfare.
- Benefits: Be part of a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is essential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives by helping them overcome barriers to learning.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people, strong communication skills, and relevant qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
- What skills and experience we're looking for
- The Vacancy
An exciting SEN Learning and Progress Assistant vacancy has arisen at Queen Elizabeth's High School for a committed and compassionate individual to join our Learning Support team.
We are seeking someone who is passionate about removing barriers to learning and improving outcomes for students with SEND, SEMH needs, Pupil Premium status and other identified vulnerabilities.
This varied and rewarding role involves working closely with identified students, their families, teaching staff and external professionals to ensure every young person receives the support they need to achieve their full potential.
Using a graduated assess - plan - do - review approach, you will take a lead in delivering targeted interventions, one-to-one support, small-group work and in-class assistance that promotes academic progress, emotional wellbeing, attendance and engagement.
The successful candidate will build positive and trusting relationships with students and families, act as a key point of contact and contribute to the planning, delivery and monitoring of personalised support programmes.
Working in partnership with the SENDCo, pastoral staff and classroom teachers, you will help implement effective strategies and reasonable adjustments that enable students to succeed.
What we are looking for.
The ideal candidate will have
- Experience of working successfully with young people, including those with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships whilst maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
- Confidence in delivering targeted interventions to individuals and small groups.
- A good understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and the graduated approach to supporting students.
- The ability to work proactively, flexibly and collaboratively as part of a wider team.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- A good standard of education, including a minimum Level 3 qualification and Level 2 qualifications in English, Mathematics and Science.
- The ability to use initiative, remain calm under pressure and seek positive solutions when supporting students and families.
- What the school offers its staff
- Commitment to safeguarding
Queen Elizabeth's High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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