Special Needs Learning Support Assistant

SupplyGo are currently recruiting for a dedicated and experienced SEND Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming school in Tamworth. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and making a positive impact within the classroom. We are looking for staff to work on a mix of full-time, part-time, and adhoc/day-to-day working schedules in the school. You could be working with students aged between 5 & 18 years of age, and whether you've worked in schools before or not, we'd love to hear from anyone with transferrable experience. The school provides specialist education for up to 80 children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, as well as neurodiverse profiles, communication and interaction differences, and cognition and learning challenges. The school features:

• Small, carefully matched classes, each led by a dedicated teacher and supported by a teaching assistant.
• A welcoming, nurturing environment with well-equipped classrooms, multi-purpose areas and dedicated sensory spaces.
• Highly trained and experienced staff specialising in trauma-informed practice, integrated communication and relational approaches.
• A broad and balanced curriculum focused on developing essential skills in reading, writing, numeracy and communication, while providing pupils with access to a rich and varied learning experience., Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND
• Support students with additional needs including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning difficulties
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom activities
• Help implement individual learning plans and behaviour strategies
• Encourage pupil engagement, independence, and confidence
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents/carers
• Support students with emotional and behavioural needs where required
  
  Previous experience working with children with SEN/SEND is essential
• Experience within a school, care, or support setting preferred
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Patient, resilient, and nurturing approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt support to individual pupil needs
• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification desirable but not essential
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service preferred (or willingness to obtain one)