SEND Learning Support Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 04 Medi 2025 |
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| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 12 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | London, SW1V 3RT |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 08b49fb3-f8ad-4f19-981d-fb955fdbf1d9-3 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications and training
• Good standard of general education, with GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and maths.
• Level 2 (or above) qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Childcare, or a related field (desirable).
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and CPD.
Experience
• Experience working with young children, ideally in a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Experience supporting children with a range of needs, including those with SEND (desirable).
Skills and knowledge
• Early Years Child Development Knowledge
• Understanding of developmental milestones and how SEND can impact early learning.
• Nurturing & Patient Approach
• Very young children with additional needs require calm, gentle, and consistent support.
• Strong Communication Skills
• Able to communicate with children using age-appropriate language and alternative communication (e.g., Makaton, visual cues).
• Effective communication with parents/carers and the wider nursery team.
• Observation & Record-Keeping
• Track progress, behaviours, and concerns; contribute to early years assessments and EHCPs.
• Adaptability & Creativity
• Able to modify activities to be inclusive, engaging, and suitable for different learning needs.
• Understanding of Early SEND Strategies
• Use of visual timetables, sensory play, behaviour regulation techniques, and structured routines.
• Safeguarding & Child Protection
• Awareness of your responsibility to safeguard all children, especially those with vulnerabilities.
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Personal qualities
• Enthusiastic, patient, and caring approach.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
• High expectations for all children.
• Reliable, flexible and adaptable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
What the school offers its staff
• A friendly and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A well-resourced Early Years setting
• The chance to make a real difference to children’s lives
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Qualifications and training
• Good standard of general education, with GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and maths.
• Level 2 (or above) qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Childcare, or a related field (desirable).
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and CPD.
Experience
• Experience working with young children, ideally in a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Experience supporting children with a range of needs, including those with SEND (desirable).
Skills and knowledge
• Early Years Child Development Knowledge
• Understanding of developmental milestones and how SEND can impact early learning.
• Nurturing & Patient Approach
• Very young children with additional needs require calm, gentle, and consistent support.
• Strong Communication Skills
• Able to communicate with children using age-appropriate language and alternative communication (e.g., Makaton, visual cues).
• Effective communication with parents/carers and the wider nursery team.
• Observation & Record-Keeping
• Track progress, behaviours, and concerns; contribute to early years assessments and EHCPs.
• Adaptability & Creativity
• Able to modify activities to be inclusive, engaging, and suitable for different learning needs.
• Understanding of Early SEND Strategies
• Use of visual timetables, sensory play, behaviour regulation techniques, and structured routines.
• Safeguarding & Child Protection
• Awareness of your responsibility to safeguard all children, especially those with vulnerabilities.
•
Personal qualities
• Enthusiastic, patient, and caring approach.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
• High expectations for all children.
• Reliable, flexible and adaptable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
What the school offers its staff
• A friendly and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A well-resourced Early Years setting
• The chance to make a real difference to children’s lives
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.