SEN Support Assistant
About This Role
We are wholeheartedly committed to ensuring all who work and learn in the school can be the very best versions
of themselves; we believe in fostering a community where all are loved and belong.
To help us live out our mission, we are seeking to appoint an excellent SEN Support Assistant to be part of our highly
effective SEN team, playing an integral role in helping us to achieve our aim.
The successful candidate will be expected to help our pupils who experience specific difficulties with their studies.
In particular, this will involve:
- Supporting a range of pupils in overcoming difficulties in learning in classroom and small group situations
- Responding to pupils in a positive way
- Using initiative and working independently
- Keeping written records
- Liaising with staff, parents and other agencies
- Supervising groups of students as necessary
Experience of supporting pupils with visual/hearing impairment, behavioural, emotional and social difficulties,
physical disabilities and/or English as an additional language would be beneficial.
The candidate must, ideally, have experience in delivering intervention programmes in areas such as:
- Literacy
- Numeracy
- Speech language and communication
- Social, emotional and mental health difficulties
Those seeking full and part time employment are welcome to apply.
Potential candidates are welcome to visit the school by appointment, contacting Mrs K McGough (Academy Manager) 01782 883000 or email kmcgough@smwca.org.uk