SEN Learning Support Assistant

Description:

Make a Difference Every Day

Empowering Learning is currently recruiting caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistants to work within a range of primary, secondary, and specialist educational settings across Newcastle Upon Tyne.

This rewarding role involves supporting children and young people with a variety of additional needs, helping them to access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential.

The Role

As an SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will:

Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with additional needs
Support learners with conditions such as Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning difficulties
Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
Help pupils develop independence, social skills, and confidence
Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and parents
Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom

We Are Looking For

Candidates who:

Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within an educational, care, youth work, or support setting
Are patient, nurturing, and resilient
Have a genuine passion for supporting learners with additional needs
Possess strong communication and relationship-building skills
Can adapt to the individual needs of pupils
Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Qualifications

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential
Relevant SEN experience is highly desirable
Graduates considering a career in education, psychology, social work, or therapy are encouraged to apply

What Empowering Learning Offers

Competitive rates of pay
Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
Long-term and permanent positions available
Dedicated consultant support
Access to training and professional development
Opportunities to gain valuable SEN experience across a variety of settings

Empowering Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references