Location: Braintree, Essex
Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate Start
Are you a caring, patient and enthusiastic individual looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs?
TeacherActive is working with a specialist SEN school in Braintree that is looking to appoint a dedicated SEN Support Worker / Learning Support Assistant on a permanent basis.
The school supports pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and the successful candidate will play an important role in helping pupils access their education, develop their independence and reach their individual goals.
The role will include:
Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs
Supporting pupils with complex learning difficulties, communication needs and physical disabilities
Assisting pupils with their academic, social and emotional development
Supporting pupils with personal care and mobility where required
Using a patient and consistent approach to support behaviour and engagement
Working closely with teachers, therapists and other support staff
Helping to create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment
Supporting pupils to develop their independence, communication and life skills
The ideal candidate will:
Have a caring, compassionate and patient nature
Be confident supporting children and young people with SEND
Be comfortable providing personal care where required
Have strong communication and teamwork skills
Be reliable, adaptable and enthusiastic
Have experience within education, care, support work or SEN - although transferable experience will also be considered
This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a permanent position within a supportive specialist school, working consistent school hours of 9:00am-3:00pm, Monday to Friday.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
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SEN Support Worker / Learning Support Assistant in Essex employer: TeacherActive Limited
TeacherActive is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and inclusive environment for Teaching Assistants in Manchester. With a strong focus on professional development and a supportive team culture, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with additional needs. The school’s commitment to ongoing training ensures that staff can grow their skills while contributing to a rewarding educational experience.
