SEN Support Assistant - Lambeth

• Hourly Rate: £15.55
• Location: Lambeth
• Job Type: Full-time

The position requires a compassionate individual who can facilitate access to learning programmes and college services, and support personal development and educational outcomes aligned with individual Educational Health & Care Plans (EHCPs).

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide person-centred learning support to students, which may include assisting with personal care as necessary.
• Work with individuals or small groups to encourage engagement with activities and independent work.
• Support the team in facilitating students’ access to and achievement of learning programmes.
• Assist in supporting students’ access to all college services and college-led activities.
• Help facilitate the personal development of learning/study skills and educational outcomes relevant to individual EHCPs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, parents/carers, and other agencies involved with the students.
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, discrimination issues, and the challenges faced by individuals with learning difficulties.
• Willingness to assist learners with personal care and mobility, taking instructions from learners regarding their support needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exceptional organisational skills combined with proficient IT knowledge and sound administration skills.
• Experience of working with SEN learners in a secondary or further education environment is desirable.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of £15.55.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and diverse environment.
• Comprehensive training in epilepsy care, including Buccal administration, provided on-site.

How to apply:

To apply for the SEN Support Assistant position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.