SEND Learning Support Assistant

SEND Learning Support Assistant To commence ASAP 36.5 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks per annum) Our Learning Support Assistants play a vital role in assisting students with differing needs and abilities to maximise their potential and achievement. This role would suit someone, with or without existing experience, with a desire to make a difference to the life chances of students. In addition, if you are a graduate and considering teaching, this would be an excellent start to your career. If teaching is your goal we can offer hands on experience and excellent CPD streams, students keen to learn and a supportive team of colleagues. A positive and flexible approach is essential, along with patience, excellent communication, and motivational skills. Experience supporting children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) is desirable; however, training will be provided for candidates who are willing to develop their skills in this area. The ability to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team, building strong relationships with both colleagues and students, is also key. While experience supporting students or relevant qualifications are advantageous, full training will be offered to the right candidate. A desire to actively contribute to the learning, personal and social needs of students, while encouraging independence is required. Key duties will include assisting and advancing learning of identified students in a range of settings including small group work or 1:1 sessions and supporting up to 4 EHCP’s within a class. Hinchley Wood School is an ‘Outstanding’ (Ofsted, 2023), inclusive and high achieving school on the borders of South West London. Oversubscribed each year, we have 1,355 students on roll including 253 in our Sixth Form. We are one of the top 100 performing schools in England and Wales in terms of the progress our students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSEs. Hinchley Wood School has been ranked 18th in th