Learning Support Assistant SEN
hace 20 días
Harrogate
Learning Support Assistant (SEN) Location: HarrogateContract: Full-time, Term-timeStart Date: As soon as possible / FlexibleSalary: Dependent on experience Are you passionate about helping every child reach their full potential? Do you have a nurturing approach, patience, and a genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs? We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant (SEN) to join our welcoming primary school in Harrogate. About the Role As an SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to access learning, build confidence, and flourish within the classroom environment. You will work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo, and wider school team to ensure the child receives personalised, consistent, and high-quality support. Key Responsibilities: • Provide 1:1 or small-group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs, • Adapt learning materials and activities to meet individual needs, • Promote independence, confidence, and positive behaviour, • Support pupils with communication, social skills, emotional regulation, and wellbeing, • Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external professionals, • Assist with EHCP targets and ongoing monitoring of pupil progress, • Maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environmentWe Are Looking For:, • A caring, patient, and resilient individual, • Experience supporting children with SEN (desirable but not essential), • Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships, • A proactive and flexible approach to working as part of a team, • A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practiceWe Offer:, • A supportive and friendly school community, • A dedicated leadership team and SENDCo, • Opportunities for training and professional development Early applications are encouraged as shortlisted candidates may be interviewed upon receipt. 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 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.'