SEN Learning Support Assistant
SEN Learning Support Assistant
Location: Chichester, West Sussex
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time | Term Time Only
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
Salary: £18,345
Supply Desk are working with a welcoming primary school in Chichester who are looking for an enthusiastic and committed SEN Learning Support Assistant to join their team as soon as possible.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and wants to make a genuine difference to their learning, development and wellbeing.
The Role
You will work alongside pupils with a range of additional needs, providing support both 1:1 and within small groups.
The role will involve:
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Supporting children with Special Educational Needs
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Providing 1:1 and small-group learning support
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Helping pupils engage with their learning and develop independence
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Supporting children with complex needs in a calm and nurturing way
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Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
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Supporting pupils with healthcare needs following appropriate training and individual care plans
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Assisting with personal care where required
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Working closely with teachers and the wider support team
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Contributing positively to the wider life of the school
About You
The successful candidate will be:
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Calm, patient and nurturing
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Resilient and confident supporting children with additional needs
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Reliable, punctual and committed
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Passionate about helping children achieve their potential
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Ideally experienced working with SEN or complex needs
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Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
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Interested in Early Years education
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Willing to undertake relevant training to support individual pupil needs
Previous experience within a school, SEN setting, nursery or care environment would be advantageous, but transferable experience will also be considered.
What’s on Offer?
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ASAP start
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Full-time, term-time-only position
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Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
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£18,345 salary
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Supportive and welcoming school environment
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Ongoing training and professional development
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The opportunity to make a real difference to children with additional needs
If you’re passionate about SEN support and looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Maria at Supply Desk for more information.
All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding, DBS and reference checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.