SEN Learning Support Assistant

Required for September 2026, a SEN Learning Support Assistant (SEN experience desirable) to join the SEND team, providing specialist in-class and group support for identified students on the SEND register., We seek to recruit a SEN Learning Support Assistant (SEN experience desirable) to work with the SENDCo and join our SEND team to organise, monitor and support the implementation of personalised learning provision for identified students on the SEND register. The ideal candidate will be outgoing, enthusiastic, energetic, resilient and patient, with experience of working with SEND students. You will be dedicated and passionate about supporting students with Special Educational Needs and able to work alongside teachers to support teaching and learning. The SEND team works closely together and it is therefore essential that you can build good relationships with others quickly and efficiently and can work well as part of a team.

Duties of the role include:

Promote positive behaviour through emotional coaching and restorative practice.

Develop one to one and small group mentoring arrangements as required with students with SEMH needs.

Encourage students to reflect on their behaviour and to accept responsibility for their actions.

Support students in class to access the curriculum.

Support students in social and emotional wellbeing.

In conjunction with teachers and specialist Teaching Assistants, develop resources to support individual students.

Support the SENDCo to implement the SEND policy by supporting staff and students to embed strategies to improve provision for SEND students.

Observe students in lessons to provide evidence of need and consider appropriate intervention programmes, under the direction of the SENDCo.

Support the smooth running of the Learning Support Base, by supervising students during timetabled lessons or as directed by the SENDCo.

Support the learning of identified students before, during and/or after school through the provision of agreed additional study/skills opportunities.

Use data and ICT extensively to ensure appropriate students are identified for support and that this group's progress is monitored and reported appropriately.

Support the personalised learning agenda through the development of other relevant materials.

Support the work to personalise learning for students through attendance at relevant subject meetings across the academy.

Under the direction of the SENDCo and Exams Officer, support students with special needs through the examination process as required.

In return, we can offer the full support of a dedicated and committed team of staff, a supportive induction programme and ongoing professional development, plus the opportunity to work in a developing academy in a beautiful area of the South West. Staff benefits include free on-site parking, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and access for all staff to the Employee Assistance Programme "Health Assured" which is a telephone based advice, information and counselling service. A selection of meals, snacks (hot and cold) and drinks is available for staff to purchase from the refectory.

We seek to significantly invest in developing all of our staff. This has been strengthened by our work with Trust partners and the successful candidate will benefit from trust wide opportunities, CPD and working with colleagues across trust schools. Our vision as an academy is "An Inspiring Education For All". We believe that all members of our community should be given the opportunity to be happy, to achieve, participate and become successful. Our job as professionals is to ensure this happens. All our staff sign up to these aspirations and play a full role in contributing to this vision through inclusive teaching and support. We seek to recruit dedicated and talented staff, highly committed to making a difference.

The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to references and a full Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that in line with 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' requirements we carry out social media checks on all shortlisted candidates.

Buckler's Mead Academy is an equal opportunities employer. The campus is a no smoking site.

If you think this could be the role for you, we would love to hear from you. Applications should be sent for the attention of Mr Mark Lawrence, Headteacher, and include details of your current experience and suitability for the role.