Outdoor Based SEN Learning Support Assistant - LONG-TERM TEACHERS LIMITED : Job Details

Long-term Teachers are working with a specialist Outdoor School in Plymouth who are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN LSA to join their dynamic team.

Located on the outskirts of Plymouth in a rural setting, the provision is focused on utilising the outdoors. They provide tailored support and education for children with a range of special educational needs. The school supports students from both primary and secondary age. They are committed to fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment where every child can flourish and reach their full potential.

The school wants to make sure their employees feel valued and supported, therefore, regular traning will be provided

Position Details:

• Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
• Location: Plymouth, Devon
• Contract: Full-time
• Start Date: September
• Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with special educational needs.
• Utilise the outdoors and the surrounding area to provide an engaging learning experinece
• Support students with medical needs as required.
• Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour management strategies.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every child feels valued and respected.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Experinece and/or ambition to work outdoors.
• Understanding of various special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, etc.
• Strong communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Relevant qualifications or training in special educational needs (desirable but not essential).

Benefits:

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with special educational needs.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Access to facilities and resources to enhance teaching and learning.
• Working and utilising the beautiful local area

Working with Long Term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.