Location: Rugby, Warwickshire

Position: Learning Support Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant
Contract: Long-term, full-time
Start: Immediately

Are you a Learning Support Assistant or SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next rewarding role in Rugby?

Hays Education is recruiting for a fantastic opportunity within a specialist SEN school in Rugby, supporting children and young people with a range of additional and complex needs. If you're patient, caring and passionate about helping pupils with SEND reach their potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Your new company

You will be joining a welcoming and supportive specialist SEN school in Rugby that is committed to providing a positive learning environment for children and young people with additional needs.

The school has a strong focus on helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and key life skills alongside their education.

Your new role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to provide individualised support to pupils throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
• Assisting pupils with classroom activities and learning
• Supporting children and young people with a range of SEN and complex needs
• Encouraging independence, communication and confidence
• Supporting pupils' social and emotional development
• Helping create a safe, engaging and positive learning environment
• Providing personal care where required

What you'll need to succeed

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children or young people with SEN/SEND
• Ideally has experience in a special school, SEN provision or education setting
• Is patient, caring and resilient
• Is confident supporting pupils with additional needs
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Is reliable, flexible and able to work well within a team
• Has a genuine passion for making a difference in SEN education

What you'll get in return

Working through Hays Education, you'll receive:

• A rewarding long-term SEN opportunity in Rugby
• Support from a dedicated SEN recruitment consultant
• Access to opportunities across specialist SEN schools and provisions
• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing support throughout your assignment
• £250 Refer a Friend bonus, subject to the relevant Hays referral terms

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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