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SEND Learning Support Assistant - SEMH, trauma

Location: Westbury, Wiltshire

Start date: ASAP

Type: Full-time, Temp-to-perm contract

Salary: £122.76 per day during trial (£23,940pa perm equivalent)

Our client is an independent provider supporting learners across all key stages 1-4 and also Post-16 although the majority of their learners are in KS3/4. The school supports x32 learners and this is at least on a 1-2-1 basis with additional learners support often provided. Invariably the learners have been out of mainstream education for a significant amount of time and often permanently excluded so supporting the educational development, emotional health/self-esteem are important in equal measures for the person considering this role.

The right person will have previous experience and relevant qualifications appropriate for the role and supporting the learners. However, if you have proven experience of working with the types of needs of the learners, we'd still love to hear from you.

All of the learners at this setting have an EHCP to define their additional needs or an EHCP in progress. Often learners can display challenging behaviour however staff use trauma informed approach and are appropriately trained in de-escalation strategies. The ideal candidate will already have this type of experience and training although training would be provided to align with their approach. Overall, creativity, perseverance and an empathetic approach when working with the learners is key to engaging them in education and ensuring their progression.

We look for:

Education-relevant qualifications in supporting teaching & learning

good experience in supporting young people in an education setting

understanding and expertise in supporting learners with SEND

skills & strategies in supporting emotional wellbeing

tenacity & resilience to manage, influence & effect positive behaviours & decisions in learners

the ability to present a strong role model for young people, including having fun!

collaborative and pro-active working practices

a strong sense of responsibility & work ethic

Applicants best suited to this role will have previous experience of having worked with learners that have SEND (mainly SEMH & trauma) that have experienced other barriers or challenges to their education .

If you love working with people who are dedicated to supporting young learners that strive to support their development in a positive setting, this is the role for you.

Applications are welcomed from candidates that meet the vast majority of the above job & person criteria. We also recognise that many people who are interested in such a role may not have specific experience as detailed so we would still welcome an application from those that have substantial experience of supporting young people with SEND or other challenges in education.

All applications will be managed by Elementa. Successful applications will have a full-prescreen to be formally considered for the role. Any appointment will be subject to a successful interview process, satisfactory references and DBS Enhanced Disclosure application (which may be chargeable at £53.20) unless your have a DBS Enhanced disclosure subscribed to the Update Service. The transfer to permanent contract will be dependent on successful completion of the 60 day trial period.

Please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to