SEND Learning Support Assistant

Immaculate Heart Catholic Primary School a Voluntary Academy of St Gregory the Great Multi-Academy Trust is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and creative SEND Learning Support Assistant to work with pupils with complex needs including Autism, ADHD and cognitive processing difficulties. Your role will be to support the pupils and to ensure that they access the curriculum and reach their full potential. This is a varied role that will require flexibility and a positive attitude. Starting as soon as possible, this is a full-time fixed term role. This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed SEND Learning Support Assistant to make a difference to a pupil’s experience of education. To be considered for SEND Learning Support Assistant position, you will have: A secure understanding of autism that prioritises empathy, neurodiversity-affirming practice, and an awareness that behaviour is often a form of communication for unmet needs or underlying anxiety. A working knowledge and practical understanding of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and how it impacts executive function, engagement, and behaviour in a classroom environment Skilled at adapting learning opportunities into low-pressure, flexible activities that reduce anxiety and encourage active participation from reluctant learners. Demonstrates exceptional patience, emotional resilience, and a calm, adaptable approach when navigating complex behaviours, high anxiety, and task resistance. A proactive approach to facilitating peer interactions and a dedication to maintaining daily, detailed communication between home and school to monitor ongoing learning requirements. Understanding of EHCP Implementation: Experience working directly from an EHCP to implement specific, measurable targets and adapting daily learning to suit a child’s immediate needs. Initiative and act accordingly and set high expectations of the pupils you will work with.