Details:
- Salary: £93 - 100 - Day
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: CH63 Lower Bebington Metropolitan Borough of Wirral
- Date: 17 hours ago
Description:
1:1 Learning Support Assistant (SEN)
Location: The Wirral
Contract Type: Full-time (Mainstream School Setting)
Target Age Group: Key Stage 1 (KS1)
Are you a compassionate, vigilant, and dedicated educator looking to make a profound difference in a child’s life? A welcoming mainstream primary school on the Wirral is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to support a wonderful, bright young girl in Key Stage 1.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives on building strong therapeutic relationships and providing both physical and communication support to ensure a child can fully access their education.
Key Responsibilities
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Mobility & Physical Support: Assist the pupil in navigating both indoor and outdoor classroom environments safely. You will help her use a specialized chair within the classroom and a walker while out on the playground.
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Communication Partner: Support her non-verbal communication by utilizing her AAC device and Makaton signs, helping her express her needs and engage with peers.
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Safety & Supervision: Maintain constant, vigilant supervision to prevent accidents and ensure her safety throughout the school day.
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Personal Care: Provide gentle and dignified support with personal care, specifically assisting her with pulling her clothing up and down during toileting.
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Mealtime Safety: Ensure her food is prepared safely (cut into 1cm chunks) and monitor her closely during lunch and snack times due to choking risks.
What We Are Looking For
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Experience: Previous experience working with Key Stage 1 children, ideally within an SEN or 1:1 capacity.
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Skills: Knowledge of or training in Makaton and AAC communication devices is highly desirable.
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Attributes: A patient, proactive, and exceptionally observant nature. You should be physically able to assist with mobility aids and comfortable providing personal care.
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Commitment: A reliable individual who understands the importance of consistency for a child with complex needs.
What the School Offers
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A supportive, inclusive, and warm mainstream school environment.
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Guidance and collaboration with the school's SENDCo and external specialists.
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The opportunity to truly see the impact of your work every single day.
To Apply: If you have the energy, capability, and heart for this rewarding role, please submit your CV and a brief covering letter detailing your experience with physical disabilities or communication aids