SEN Learning Support Assistant

We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a Specialist Education Unit (SEU) in Felixstowe, supporting up to 17 children with profound and complex needs. This rewarding role involves providing personal care and support for students with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN).

As part of a caring and committed team, you will play a vital role in assisting students with their daily routines, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being while helping them engage in tailored learning activities. Experience in providing personal care and working with children with severe needs is highly desirable.

If youre passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with profound needs, we would love to hear from you!

• Provide one-on-one or group support to students with special educational needs within the classroom setting.
• Help students with their individual academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Collaborate with the classroom teacher and other professionals to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Support students with personal care needs, where necessary, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Monitor and record student progress, maintaining accurate records.

• Experience working with children with special educational needs, preferably in an academic or similar care setting.
• A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach, with the ability to establish rapport with students and gain their trust.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with students, colleagues, and parents/carers.
• A positive attitude, flexibility, and resilience in handling challenging situations.
• Relevant qualifications/certificates (e.g., CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools, Autism Awareness, Makaton, etc.) are desirable but not essential.

??4myschools is an education recruitment employment business who have been supplying schools with dedicated, outstanding teachers and support staff since the business opened in 2009.

??We believe in working with our candidates. You have complete autonomy of when and where you want to work whether that be as a SEND Teaching Assistant or a secondary supply teacher we have a wide range of opportunities for you.

??We give back! Every time a school uses 4myschools we give charitable donations for access to education. You can find out more about our giving back here

?4myschools have been awarded with the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Audited in Education Gold Recruitment Standard.

??We received a compliance score of 100%, for the 12th consecutive year.

?The REC Gold Education Recruitment Standard certifies that 4myschools policies and procedures fully comply with all legal requirements.

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If you are interested in making a difference to the lives of children, please apply now! ??

Join us and inspire the next generation as a SEN LSA Felixstowe ! ??

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