Learning Intervention Assistant

We are looking for a Learning Intervention Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive specialist SEN setting. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference to the educational and personal development of pupils with additional needs.

The Role
As a Learning Intervention Assistant, you will provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with a range of SEN needs. You will work closely with teachers and the wider support team to deliver engaging interventions that are tailored to each pupil's individual needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group learning support.
• Delivering targeted literacy, numeracy and learning interventions.
• Supporting pupils to develop their confidence, independence and communication skills.
• Adapting learning activities and resources to suit individual needs.
• Supporting pupils to access the curriculum and participate in lessons.
• Working with pupils who may have autism, ADHD, learning difficulties or other additional needs.
• Encouraging positive engagement and celebrating pupil progress.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Supporting pupils with their social and emotional development where required.
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals.
• Monitoring and recording pupil progress and engagement.
• Creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

About You
The successful candidate will be:

• Caring, patient and empathetic.
• Passionate about working with children and young people with SEN.
• Able to adapt their approach to meet individual needs.
• Calm, consistent and supportive.
• Confident working on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• A strong communicator and positive team player.
• Creative and enthusiastic when delivering learning activities.
• Committed to helping every pupil reach their potential.
• Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• DBS on the update service or the willingness to obtain one

Previous experience within a specialist SEN school, mainstream school, SEND provision, tutoring or learning support environment would be advantageous. Experience supporting pupils with autism, communication needs or learning difficulties would also be beneficial.

Why Join?
This is a highly rewarding role where you will have the opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to young people's lives.
You will be joining a supportive specialist team that is committed to understanding each young person's individual needs and helping them develop the confidence, resilience and skills to move forward.

You'll benefit from:

• A supportive and collaborative team.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.
• Competitive rates of pay
• Support from experienced teachers

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.