SEN Learning Support Assistant

Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant

Burrsville Infant Academy wishes to appoint a Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant. The role is vital to the school and involves supporting children with a variety of needs including Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). We are particularly interested in individuals with a background in Speech and Language, ADHD, SEMH and Autism.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• At least one year experience of working with SEND children in the primary age range
• Experience of working with children in a friendly, busy environment
• An understanding of children with SEN needs
• Level 2 qualification in play work/childcare
• Paediatric first aid qualification (desirable)
• Knowledge of child safeguarding procedures
• Sympathetic understanding of the emotional, social and intellectual needs of children with special educational needs
• Motiv...