SEN Learning Support

Overview

SEN Learning Support (PRU) – Full time position in an Alternative Provision setting.

Location:

B66. Pay: £85.00 - £110.00.

Contract:

Full time (Long term potential), Monday – Friday.

The successful candidate will be fully immersed in school life, acting as a positive role model
. A strong-willed, patient and caring professional keeping learners engaged and supporting them in achieving their full potential. You will be supporting children with a wide range of additional needs, including:

• SLCN – Speech, Language and Communication Needs
• ASD – Autistic Spectrum Disorder
• MSI – Multi-Sensory Impairment
• MLD – Moderate Learning Difficulty
• SLD – Severe Learning Difficulty
• PMLD – Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
• ADHD – Severe Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
• Mental Health – Anxiety, depression and OD

• Alternative Provision PRU (Pupil Referral Unit)
• Family feels staff environment – Great supportive team.
• Highly trained professionals
• Amazing students – Willing to learn and work with supportive caring assistants.
• Responsive staff – Firm policies and organised day structures
• Children with complex needs and learning difficulties who are now thriving outside of mainstream education – smaller classes (close knit environment)

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
• Confidently delivering and supporting planned activities
• Promoting positive behaviour, independence, and engagement
• Working collaboratively with teachers and the wider school team
• Providing consistent, nurturing support tailored to individual needs
• Ability to spot triggers and high intensity situations – Defusal, calming and distraction techniques

• Have previous experience working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs, such as learning difficulties, autism, and sensory needs (Minimum 3 months)
• Ability to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• A patient, compassionate, and resilient approach
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential
• Team Teach – Behaviour management qualification or training
• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check

This is a skilled, high-reward opportunity for someone passionate about making a meaningful difference in a child’s education within a PRU setting.

Apply now to be considered for this rewarding full-time SEN learning Assistant role in B66.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.