Send Support Assistant

7 months ago


Plymouth, United Kingdom Skills Group Full time

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Job Title: SEND Support Assistant**

**Salary: £19,750 - Pro-rata**

**Reports to: SEND Manager**

**Hours: Full-time (Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm)**

**Job Purpose**:
Due to continued growth and success, Skills Group currently has a position available for a full time SEND Support Assistant. This is a rewarding role where you will be responsible for supporting post-16 learners with a variety of educational and learning needs.

You’ll be a consummate professional, passionate about people development and focused upon delivering a high quality service to our customers.

**Responsibilities**:

- Collaboration with class trainers to organise appropriate on and off-site activities in order to achieve and maintain high standards of education and training
- Preparation of learning resources and activities across sites as necessary
- Working with small groups of learners, and individuals on a one-to-one basis as needed
- Support personal development and preparing for adulthood activities
- Reviewing and updating individual learning plans, and recording progress in line with agreed targets
- Providing targeted support outside of the classroom and developing social/emotional skills
- Completing and maintaining safe, secure and accurate records using e-based systems
- To attend planned programmes of training and professional development in accordance with the Company’s staff development programme

**Person Specification**:

- You will have a good understanding of Special Educational Needs and Educational Inclusion and be resilient when faced with challenging and testing behaviors
- A passion for working with Special Educational Needs children and young adults is essential, and previous working experience is expected for this role
- Applicants will hold a level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification as a minimum, and further credentials in working with specific Special Educational Needs would be welcome
- Creative, proactive and flexible in support style to create a nurturing and caring connection with individuals
- Excellent communication skills are required
- You must be organised, with good time management and administrative skills, and the ability to work independently
- It is essential that you are willing to travel, have your own car and possess a full, valid driving license

**Additional Benefits of Joining Skills Group**:

- Upskilling opportunities to enhance your personal development
- Workplace pension scheme
- Discounted gym membership, including leisure facilities
- NUS card

**Health & Safety**

The Health & Safety responsibilities associated with your post are set out in the Organisational Arrangements and Health and Safety Policy and Statement.

**Equality & Diversity**

All employees are required to work in a non-discriminatory manner, and in line with the Skills Group Equality and Diversity Policy. This applies to all personal contact within the organisation and your area of responsibility.

**Safeguarding**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £19,750.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Special education: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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