Location: Ormskirk and surrounding areas
Pay: £14.25 to £15.50 per hour
Hours: Typically 8:00am to 6:00pm
Contract: Full Time and Long Term Opportunities Available
Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them achieve their full potential?
Teaching Personnel is currently working with a number of primary schools, specialist provisions and alternative settings across Ormskirk and the surrounding areas that are seeking dedicated SEN Support Assistants to join their teams.
We are looking for resilient, caring and proactive individuals who can provide consistent support to pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and complex learning needs.
Due to the location of several partner schools, candidates with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are highly desirable.
- Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs
- Supporting children to access learning both inside and outside the classroom
- Implementing strategies to support emotional regulation and positive behaviour
- Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
- Encouraging independence, confidence and engagement in learning
- Supporting pupils with social, emotional and behavioural challenges
- Working closely with class teachers, SENCOs and external professionals
- Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
- Experience working with children or young people with SEN, SEMH or behavioural needs
- Confident supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviours
- Patient, adaptable and resilient approach to support work
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Enthusiastic about making a positive impact on children's lives
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred
- Competitive hourly pay from £14.25 to £15.50 per hour
- Opportunities in a variety of school and specialist settings
- Long term and permanent opportunities available
- Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
- Access to training and professional development opportunities
- The chance to make a genuine difference to pupils who need additional support
If you are an experienced SEN Support Assistant or have transferable experience supporting children or young people with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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SEN Learning Support Assistant in Ormskirk employer: Teaching Personnel Ltd
Teaching Personnel Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the professional growth of its staff. Located in Wolverhampton, this role provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while collaborating with dedicated colleagues and engaging with the community. With a commitment to high standards and continuous development, employees can thrive in an environment that values innovation and integrity.
