SEN Teaching Assistant

Rate

£14phr + hols

Role:

We are looking for an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join our clients team based in Solihull.

The Learning Support Assistant’s main role is to provide support for students either 1:1 or in a small group situation who have special educational , social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. The LSA will ensure that the students can integrate and participate as fully as possible in the lessons and make progress.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Supporting students:

• Provide 1:1 and small group learning support.
• Understand student needs, seek advice from relevant personnel, and adapt materials accordingly.
• Maintain an inclusive learning environment.
• Offer positive reinforcement and rewards.
• Facilitate intervention sessions (e.g., reading, emotional literacy).
• Stay updated through training and maintain behavioral documentation.
• Support and lead sports activities/brain breaks.

Supporting school and SENCO needs:

• Collaborate with the team to enhance student well-being and personal development.
• Attend planning meetings and assist in delivering individual learning programs.
• Provide regular feedback to teachers and outside agencies.
• Contribute to students' annual reviews.
• Foster home-school links and communicate effectively.
• Engage in professional development.
• Adhere to school policies and statutory guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Carry out assigned duties.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience working with children with special educational and emotional needs in a school setting.
• Relevant qualifications in English and Maths.
• NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in teaching and learning.
• Understanding of social, cultural, and physical needs of students.
• Interest in child learning and behavior.

Skills and Training:

• Completed training in SEMH aspects like Team Teach, Autism, Attachment Disorder.
• First aid training for school settings.
• Ability to follow directions from SENCO, Head Teacher, or Educational Psychologist.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Productivity and initiative.
• Effective communication with diverse students.
• Motivating students academically and socially.
• Organizational assistance in the learning environment.
• Accurate record-keeping.
• Collaboration with colleagues and community members.
• Exemplifying responsibility and trustworthiness.
• Patience with challenging behavior and flexibility in teaching approaches.
• Respect for confidentiality and safeguarding protocols.
• Computer literacy.
• Commitment to attending relevant training courses.

INDUNI2

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 3 months

Salary: £14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 37 per week

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Solihull, West Midlands: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have an NVQ level 2/3 or an equivalent qualification in teaching and learning ?

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 1078790