Position: Student Support Assistant
Location: Blackpool, Lancashire
Hours: Full-time
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Are you eager to make a real difference in a young person's life? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our client as a Student Support Assistant. This full-time role involves working 1-1 with a student who has Special Educational Needs (SEN), providing the consistency and support they need to thrive.
Key Responsibilities
1-1 Support: Provide tailored assistance to a student with SEN, helping them with their work and supporting their social development.
Classroom Assistance: Help the student engage with lessons and ensure they work to the best of their availability.
Behaviour Management: Assist in managing the student's behaviour, helping them to develop positive strategies and stay focused during lessons.
Progress Monitoring: Regularly assess the student's progress, working closely with teachers, and the SENCO to ensure their needs are being met.
Emotional Support: Create a supportive and encouraging environment, helping the student build confidence and self-esteem.
Requirements
Experience: While previous experience working with children or young people, especially those with SEN, is beneficial, it is not essential as training will be provided.
Patience and Empathy: A calm, understanding approach with the ability to support a student through challenges.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to build a positive relationship with the student and effectively liaise with staff.
Commitment: Reliability and consistency are crucial to provide ongoing support for the student's development.
Benefits
Full-time Role: Provide the stability and consistency needed to build a trusting relationship with the student.
Professional Development: Gain experience in an SEN setting, with opportunities for further training and career progression within the education sector.
Rewarding Work: Play a key role in a student's educational and personal development, making a significant impact on their future.
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 12.07% 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.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £88.00-£97.17 per day
Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parking
Referral programme
Schedule:
Day shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
Blackpool, Lancashire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person