SEN Learning Support Assistant in Knebworth

• SEN Learning Support Assistant – Early Years
• Salary: £25,614–£26,427 – annual salary basis and any pro-rata adjustment to be confirmed

Help young children feel included, build confidence and enjoy their first steps in education.

Teach Now is recruiting a caring, enthusiastic SEN Learning Support Assistant to join an Early Years class at a welcoming primary school in Hertfordshire.

You will support childrens learning and social development, adapting your approach to their individual needs and helping them participate in classroom life.

About the school

This inclusive primary school offers an inspiring, ambitious curriculum and a nurturing environment.

Staff benefit from supportive leadership, a commitment to wellbeing and workload, and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

• Your responsibilities
• Support children with additional needs during classroom activities, play and less structured times.
• Plan, deliver and monitor individual learning activities under the class teachers guidance.
• Encourage communication, social skills, confidence and independence.
• Help create a calm, welcoming environment that supports each childs needs.
• Share observations and progress with the class teacher.
• Provide 30 minutes of lunchtime support each day. What were looking for
• A kind, patient and flexible approach to working with young children.
• A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or equivalent.
• Strong communication and written skills.
• An understanding of individual learning needs and a commitment to inclusion.

Experience in an Early Years, SEN or Learning Support Assistant role is desirable, but training will be provided for the right candidate.

• What this role offers
• A rewarding opportunity to make a difference early in childrens education.
• Support from experienced colleagues and access to professional development.
• A school culture that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Consideration for part-time arrangements, including five mornings or five afternoons per week. Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company.

We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.

We

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
• Application

Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity?

If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role.

For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role.

However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education.

Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination.

Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance