Job Title: SEN Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Area:
Bradford, West Yorkshire
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Rate: £90 - £120 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
About the School:
We are working with a fantastic special needs school in
Bradford, dedicated to supporting students with a range of special educational needs (SEN), including autism, learning disabilities, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential, both academically and personally.
As a SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will:
* Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with diverse SEN, helping them to engage with lessons and activities.
* Assist in the delivery of personalised learning plans that meet the individual needs outlined in students' Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
* Support students in developing their social, emotional, and behavioural skills, ensuring they are fully engaged in their learning.
* Work closely with the SENCO and class teacher to implement strategies that promote an inclusive and positive learning environment.
* Encourage students to build their confidence and independence in both academic and social settings.
What We're Looking For:
* Experience working with children with SEN, ideally within a school setting.
* A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting students with additional needs.
* A genuine passion for education and helping students overcome barriers to learning.
* The ability to adapt teaching methods and support strategies to suit individual students.
* Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).
To be eligible, you must:
* Hold the Right to Work in the UK.
* Have an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to apply for a new one.
* Provide two professional child-related references.
Why work with us?
* Competitive daily rate based on experience.
* A supportive, inclusive team environment with opportunities for professional development.
* The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students with special needs.
* A long-term, stable role with potential for career progression.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and pass all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this role. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
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