Connex - Yorkshire
Are you passionate about providing specialist support and feel confident working with children who have specialist education and emotional needs?
Connex Education are working with a fabulous school in Leeds who are on the looking for a full time SEMH Learning Support Assistant, experienced in working with children with many SEN needs such as: Autism, behavioural issues, communication and SEMH.
The role involves working with students within the specialist SEN provision in school. You must be proactive and flexible, have a flare for creativity and enjoy working with and building rapport with students who may be used to different educational dynamics.
The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8.15am – 3.15pm, starting 20th February and will continue on a long term basis until the end of the academic year.
The role will include (but not limited to)
- a comprehensive timetable of support across a number of pupils with SEMH and potential autism/communication and interaction needs (this role would not be limited to 1:1 support for a specific pupil)
- planning programmes of support and intervention for themselves and other inclusion support staff to deliver as part of provision for pupils
- responding to behaviour/inclusion needs as these arise in school
- supporting a nurture provision over lunchtimes and break times
- working in partnership with the SENCo/Senior Inclusion worker to make strategic plans that cater for needs based on presenting needs in school
Candidates would ideally have:
- a strong work ethic, able to manage challenge and work in a fast paced environment
- experience in and a desire to support challenging SEMH behaviour and autism/communication needs
- experience of working in a challenging inner-city school environment
- have experience/training in delivering behaviour/SEMH/Emotional literacy support
- potentially autism training
Benefits working with Connex:
- Full, FREE training in SEN, safeguarding and other CPD accredited courses – Plus a Level 3 funded qualification
- Competitive rates of pay
- Grow your own knowledge in a role that varies every day
- An experienced local consultant to provide advice and support
- A weekly PAYE scheme, including employer pension contributions, subject to minimum requirements.
- Invite to Teacher Socials and events
- Opportunity to secure a permanent contract
If you would like more information, or to discuss the role, please contact Jenny on 01274 085410 / 0113 733 9130 or you can call my mobile on 07535 712776. Please send your CV to me at jenny.kitson@connex-education.com
