SEN Learning Support Assistant

Are you passionate about helping students reach their full potential?

Affinity Workforce Solutions is proud to work with schools that provide inclusive, supportive environments where every student can thrive academically and personally. Our partner schools focus on tailored learning approaches that build confidence, independence, and strong relationships for both pupils and staff. We are currently seeking dedicated SEN learning Support Assistants to join these teams.

About the Trust

Become part of forward-thinking trusts that prioritises excellent outcomes for pupils and professional development for staff. The trust is committed to innovation, inclusion, and creating dynamic learning environments for all learners, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Requirements

• Childcare Qualification (Minimum of Level 3)
• Relevant experience of working with children
• Safeguarding Level 1

Desirable

• Experience working with SEND
• Has experience in a similar role or with individuals with disabilities (desirable)
• Is confident working with challenging behaviour
• Can provide 1:1 or 2:1 support tailored to individual needs
• Demonstrates strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Happy with personal care
• Is proactive, adaptable, and enthusiastic
• Is committed to inclusion and continuous learning

Benefits of working with us

• Flexible working and Guaranteed pay schemes
• Competitive pay and paid to scale of the role
• Access to exclusive retail discounts and rewards
• £200 referral scheme*
• PAYE & UMBRELLA pay models
• CPD & Training ran by education professionals & free self learn course online
• Reward scheme offering vouchers and highstreets discounts

Roles and responsibilities

• Supporting the teaching staff to implement the curriculum by
  providing booster and intervention sessions to raise standards within the
  classroom
• Working with a child’s strengths and weaknesses to support their development
  and progress
• Being able to build a good rapport with teachers and children alike
• Helping to create a stimulating and motivating environment for children

Affinity Workforce Solutions are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. This role involves working with children daily and is therefore in regulated activity.