LSA - SEN Experience

SEN LSA - Watford Full Time - ASAP - £105-120

Veritas are currently working closely with a secondary school in Watford who are looking to appoint 2 experienced SEN LSA's immediately. Our school boasts a great Ofsted report, with strong ties to the local community and a cohort of ambitious, curious and strong-willed pupils.

Role Expectations:

• Supporting students with SEN: Assist students with special educational needs in accessing the curriculum, both in class and through one-to-one or small group interventions.
• Personalized learning support: Adapt teaching materials and resources to meet the specific learning needs of individual students, as directed by the SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) or class teacher.
• Promoting inclusion: Help integrate students with SEN into mainstream classes, ensuring they feel included and able to participate.
• Monitoring progress: Assist in assessing and tracking the academic and social progress of students with SEN, providing regular feedback to the SENCO and teaching staff.
• Managing behaviour: Support students in managing their behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policy, using de-escalation techniques if needed.
• Encouraging independence: Foster independence in students with SEN by encouraging them to take responsibility for their own learning and behaviour.
• Emotional and social support: Provide pastoral care and emotional support to students who may struggle with confidence, self-esteem, or social interaction.
• Classroom preparation: Help with setting up learning activities, preparing resources, and organizing the learning environment to suit the needs of SEN students.
• Collaboration with staff: Work closely with the SENCO, teachers, and other LSAs to share information and strategies to support SEN students effectively.
• Liaising with parents and external agencies: Communicate with parents, carers, and external professionals (e.g., educational psychologists, speech therapists) under the guidance of the SENCO to provide a holistic approach to student support.
• Administrative tasks: Maintain accurate records of student progress, intervention sessions, and relevant paperwork as required by the SEN department.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience as an LSA or similar role with a UK secondary school
• Experience working within SEN department desired
• Enhanced DBS clearance

If you're interested in hearing more about this role than please apply by submitting your CV, and if shortlisted a colleague will be in touch.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'