Job Description:

Plymouth & Surrounding Areas

Full-Time | Monday-Friday | Term Time Only

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Teaching Personnel are working with a number of specialist SEN schools and alternative provisions across Plymouth, with opportunities also available in the surrounding areas. We are looking for dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistants to join our team and make a real difference to the lives of young people.

As an SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs including ASD, ADHD, SEMH and complex learning difficulties.
• Work on a 1:1 basis and within small groups.
• Help students access learning and engage positively within the classroom.
• Support emotional regulation, communication and social development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Promote independence, confidence and wellbeing.

• Have experience working with children or young people.
• Have experience within education, care, youth work, residential care, sports coaching or support work.
• Are patient, resilient and adaptable.
• Have a genuine passion for supporting SEN learners.
• Can remain calm in challenging situations.
• Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• Full-time opportunities within SEN schools across Plymouth.
• The opportunity to interview and work within a range of specialist provisions in Plymouth and the surrounding areas.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Free safeguarding and CPD training.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• Potential pathways into permanent school-based roles.

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Relevant experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults.

Whether you're an experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant or looking to transition into education from a care or support background, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to discuss the SEN opportunities available across Plymouth and the surrounding area.

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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