SEN Learning Support Assistant – Oxford
Make a genuine difference to young people with additional needs.
SENDhelp is recruiting enthusiastic and resilient SEN Learning Support Assistants to join a specialist SEND trust of schools in Oxford.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants a rewarding role where no two days are the same. As an SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with young people who need additional support to engage with education, develop their confidence and build the skills they need for their future.
Whether you already have experience within SEND education or you're looking to build on your experience supporting children and young people, we want to hear from you.
About the Children You'll Be Supporting
The school provides specialist education for children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Many pupils have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), alongside associated needs which can include ADHD, speech and language difficulties and cognition and learning needs.
Some pupils may have experienced significant barriers to education and can require additional support with emotional regulation, behaviour, communication, relationships and engagement with learning.
As an SEN Learning Support Assistant, you'll build consistent, positive relationships with pupils and help them feel safe, understood and ready to learn.
The school uses a personalised approach, small classes and specialist staff to support pupils academically, socially, emotionally and behaviourally.
Key Responsibilities of an SEN Learning Support Assistant
As an SEN Learning Support Assistant in Oxford, your responsibilities will include:
Providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEND.
Supporting pupils with SEMH, Autism/ASC and associated additional needs.
Helping pupils access learning activities and remain engaged during lessons.
Working alongside teachers and other specialist staff to deliver individualised support.
Following strategies outlined within pupils' EHCPs and individual support plans.
Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and helping them develop positive coping strategies.
Using positive and consistent behaviour-support approaches to help pupils overcome barriers to learning.
Building trusting and professional relationships with pupils while maintaining clear boundaries.
Encouraging independence, confidence, communication and social development.
Helping to create a structured, safe and inclusive learning environment.
Monitoring pupils' progress and communicating observations to teachers and other members of the school team.
Supporting pupils during activities outside the classroom where required.
Promoting safeguarding, wellbeing and the highest standards of care at all times.
What We're Looking For
The ideal SEN Learning Support Assistant will be someone who is patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships with young people.
Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, Autism, ADHD, challenging behaviour or other additional needs would be highly beneficial. Experience could come from a school, SEND setting, youth work, care, support work, sports coaching or a similar environment.
Most importantly, you'll need to be calm and consistent, communicate effectively and understand that behaviour can often be a form of communication.
Why Work Through SENDhelp?
When you join SENDhelp as an SEN Learning Support Assistant in Oxford, you're working with a specialist SEND recruitment agency that understands the sector and the people who work within it.
You'll benefit from:
Competitive rates of pay through PAYE, with no hidden payroll fees.
A dedicated SEND specialist consultant who will support you throughout your placement.
Access to 400+ free online training courses to develop your knowledge and strengthen your CV.
Specialist SEND opportunities matched to your experience, strengths and career goals.
Ongoing support throughout the registration, interview and placement process.
Opportunities to build valuable specialist experience supporting pupils with a variety of additional needs.
Long-term career opportunities within SEND and specialist education.
The opportunity to work in a role where your consistency and support can have a meaningful impact on a young person's education and future.
Start Your Next SEN Learning Support Assistant Role in Oxford
If you're passionate about supporting young people and want a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, this could be an excellent next step.
We're looking for SEN Learning Support Assistants in Oxford who can bring patience, resilience, enthusiasm and a genuine commitment to supporting children and young people with additional needs.
Apply today to join SENDhelp and start making a difference in specialist education in Oxford.
As a specialist SEND recruiter, child safety and welfare is our number one priority. That is why we conduct thorough checks on all our candidates, and ensure that they abide by our Candidate Code of Conduct.
All Candidates will be required to provide an Enhanced DBS that is actively registered on the Update Service, or apply for one as part of the onboarding process. This is in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. For further information please see our Safer Recruitment Policy.
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