Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant

Burrsville Infant Academy wishes to appoint a Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant. The learning support assistant role is vital to the school and involves supporting children with a variety of needs including Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). We are particularly interested in individuals with a background in Speech and Language, ADHD, SEMH and Autism.

Learning Support Assistants are an important valued member of the teaching team. They work directly with the children’s teacher and use their own initiative and skills to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for the children.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience of working with SEND children in the primary age range
• Experience of working with children in a friendly, busy environment
• An understanding of children with SEN needs
• Level 2 qualification in play work/childcare