Job Description
Tradewind are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to join the team in a Secondary school in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire.
The successful SEN Learning Support Assistant will support pupils and Teachers at a leading and well run school who instil a culture of independence within their pupils. The school are looking for staff to start in January 2027 or sooner if available and offer training and a friendly, welcoming working environment.
Responsibilities:
- Support the class teacher in planning, delivering and assessing lessons.
- Work with individual pupils with a range of specific needs.
- Use a range of specialist strategies and resources to support children with autism, such as visual aids, social stories and sensory activities.
- Assist in developing children's life skills, communication, social engagement, emotional and behavioural skills.
- Work collaboratively with parents, carers and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for each child.
- Help to maintain accurate records and progress reports to inform ongoing planning and assessment.
Requirements:
- Experience of working with children or young people, knowledge or experience of supporting pupils with special educational needs (particularly autism) is an advantage.
- Ability to adapt your approach and support a range of children with a range SEN and emotional needs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with parents, carers and other professionals.
- Highly organised with good record-keeping skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate a positive, flexible and proactive attitude.
- If you are passionate about working with children with autism and have the relevant experience, we would love to hear from you.
Does this sound like a role for you? If so, I would love to hear from you. Contact Sam in the Hertforshire office on 01727 236255, or email your CV to Sam.Taylor@twrecruitment.com
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