Primary SEND Teaching Assistant

One-to-one SEN Teaching Assistant

Do you have previous experience of supporting young people with special educational needs?
Do you understand the barriers to learning some pupils face and the effective strategies to help overcome these?
Are you looking for a long-term SEN teaching assistant position in a primary school?

Smile Education are currently working with a primary school in South Leicester that require additional help in supporting one of their pupils on a one-to-one basis. The pupil requires additional help through the day in staying on task, assisting with any behaviour needs and helping them enjoy their time in school

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant LSP
Based in a South Leicester Primary school (LE2)
Ideally need previous experience in a similar role
Must be enthusiastic with a lot of initiative
Need to be caring, understanding and resilient
Four weeks work with the chance to continue in the new academic yearOur client is community primary school, based in South Leicester with a wide and diverse pupil base. They take inclusion very seriously and as such invest a lot of time, effort and resources in to supporting pupils with additional needs. The school’s SENCo is passionate about ensuring every pupil is given the very best education and pastoral care during their time in school.

To assist the SENCo the school are keen to meet enthusiastic LSPs/Teaching Assistants to work on a one-to-one and small group basis. There are a range of needs in the school including but not exclusively: Autism, ADHD, Asperger’s, Speech and Language, Global Delay, Learning Disabilities and mental health issues.  The specific pupil in this instance requires very close support both socially and academically.

They ask that applicants have practical experience of working with young people with such needs coupled with a fantastic attitude and a willingness to get stuck in and do their very best for the pupils they work with.

In return you’ll work in a lovely school with supportive colleagues that are there to help progress your skills and knowledge.
For more information, please contact Patrick at Smile Education on (phone number removed) or email: (url removed)

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