SEN Student Support Assistant

1 month ago

Wood Street Village, Surrey, United Kingdom Activate Learning Full time

Group Learning Support is our largest provision across the group, with a wider team of 300+ staff members all playing a critical part to our students that require educational support throughout their learning journey.

Job title: SEN Student Support Assistant

Salary: up to £12.40ph

Contract type: FTC (August July 2025) Term time only, Part time hours available (28 hours pw Tuesday to Friday and 21 hours pw Wednesday to Friday).

Location: Woodlands Centre at Merrist Wood college

Benefits: Access to Learning Support Essentials training course

Our centres are open from 8.30am - 4pm and 9am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday and therefore we expect our staff to be available to commit to these working hours over a minimum of 3 days per week.

We are looking for Special needs student support assistants to join our dedicated team at The Woodlands Centre.

The Woodlands Centre is a purpose-built SEND centre with sensory and therapy rooms, classrooms, and gardens. The centre is a fun and rewarding place to work- and no two days are ever the same

The role involves working closely with young adults aged 16 to 25 years old, primarily those with complex learning difficulties and/or care needs in a supportive and nurturing environment. The curriculum focuses on developing communication, Independence and engagement.

Class sizes range between 5-10 students and you would work alongside the class tutor and fellow LSA's to provide highly person-centred care on a 1:1 basis or within a small group to enable students to develop their confidence and independence skills both academically and socially.

This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in a young person's educational journey.

The Role: SEN Student Support Assistants:

As a special needs Student Support Assistants, you will support the students with their learning and general wellbeing to ensure every student has the best opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment.

This may include:

  • Motivating and encouraging the student
  • Liaising with class tutor and a wider disciplinary team
  • Monitoring and recording students' progress and providing feedback to both tutors and parents
  • Consistently and effectively implementing agreed behaviour management strategies.
  • Where necessary supporting with personal care.

What do you need to be a successful SEN Student Support Assistant at Activate Learning?

  • Professional or personal experience of learning disabilities, or experience within the health and social care sector (not essential but would be advantageous)
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
  • A genuine desire to help students with diverse learning needs reach their full potential
  • Patience and Empathy - An SEN student support assistant should be empathetic and understanding to the challenges students may face.
  • Problem-solving Skills - Encountering challenges is commonplace in special education. An effective SEN Student Support Assistant should be able to think on their feet, coming up with solutions that suit
  • Adaptability- the ability to adapt to cater to individual student requirements as and when required.

We believe that everyone should have a chance to achieve their goals

Who we are

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you're working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

Here are some of our benefits:

  • Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
  • Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
  • Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
  • Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
  • Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
  • Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL staff
  • Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
  • Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
  • Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
  • On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit our work with us/wellbeing and benefits page.

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.

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