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Special Needs Learning Support Assistant
- Posted: 10-10-2025
- Category: SEN
- Location: Leicester
- Type: Full-time / Temporary
- Salary: £85 - £100 per day
Location: Leicester LE4
Contract: Long term
Hours: 29.5 hours per week (8:30am – 3:30pm) | ongoing long-term
Salary: £90-£110 per day
Start Date: After the October half-term break
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate, proactive, and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant that has a Level 2 or 3 in Teaching and learning (or similar) to join a primary school in Leicester.
About the Role:
As a Special Needs Learning Support Assistant, you’ll play a vital part in supporting the learning, development, and care of a pupil in Year 2 with high level needs, including Autism and being non-verbal. Working in close partnership with teaching staff and the school's SENCO, you will help ensure that the child you support is getting the most out of their education and time in school, is kept calm and understood through a variety of communication techniques. Given the diverse needs of the pupil you will be supporting in this position the school are looking for someone with previous experience in either a DSP or a special school.
Your role will include:
- Supporting a pupil with high level needs through tailored activities.
- Delivering one-on-one interventions to promote engagement and progress.
- Creating a safe, positive, and nurturing environment.
- Collaborating with teachers and support staff to meet the pupil's EHCP targets.
- Assisting with personal development, sensory programmes, and emotional regulation strategies where needed.
- Passionate individuals with a commitment to inclusive education.
- Prior experience working with children or young people with SEND is essential
- A proactive and creative approach to learning support.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, and resilience.
- A welcoming, collaborative team committed to making a difference.
- Opportunities for ongoing CPD and professional development.
- Flexible working arrangements and a supportive SLT.
- A creative and inclusive curriculum designed to inspire every learner.
To express your interest in this rewarding opportunity, please contact Patrick at Smile Education
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