Learning Support Assistant - SEN

Job Title: SEND Support Assistant

Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary 

Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated SEND Support Assistant to join our welcoming primary school in Liverpool, Merseyside. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive team environment, providing tailored support to pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across Key Stage 2. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping children achieve their full potential in a nurturing setting.

Key Responsibilities:
As a SEND Support Assistant based in Liverpool, your daily duties will include:

• Supporting teaching and learning activities for pupils with SEND, ensuring they are fully included in classroom activities.
• Delivering personalised interventions to promote progress in English and maths.
• Assisting with behaviour management and pastoral support to foster a positive learning environment.
• Collaborating with teachers, parents, and external professionals to develop and implement tailored support plans.

Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful as a SEND Support Assistant, you will need:

• A relevant qualification such as NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent.
• Experience working with children in a school or educational setting, particularly supporting pupils with SEND is highly desirable.
• Mandatory compliance with an Enhanced DBS Check and the right to work in the UK.
• Strong communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills, with a patient and positive attitude.
• Flexibility, resilience, and high expectations for pupil achievement, inclusion, and behaviour.

Benefits & Work Environment:

• Competitive salary with regular pay reviews.
• Access to trust-wide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and staff wellbeing support.
• A supportive and collaborative staff team in a school that values shared respect and shared values.
• Well-behaved, enthusiastic pupils eager to learn in a nurturing environment.

If you are a qualified SEND Support Assistant seeking a rewarding role in Liverpool, apply today! Join a school committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

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