Job Description

Are you a nurturing, calm and positive individual with experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Academics is currently recruiting SEN Support Assistants to work in busy, welcoming and supportive SEN provisions across the Huddersfield area, including Crosland Moor, Honley, Netherton and Lockwood.

As an SEN Support Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with their learning, emotional and behavioural development.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider school team.
• Help pupils achieve their individual targets and make progress.
• Build positive relationships and create a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of each child.

Experience working with children or young people with SEN is essential. This may have been gained through:

• A school or educational setting
• Care work or support work
• Youth work
• Personal experience supporting individuals with additional needs

Successful candidates will be:

• Nurturing and patient
• Calm under pressure
• Positive and resilient
• Passionate about helping children achieve their potential
• Excellent team players with strong communication skills

• Opportunities in welcoming and supportive SEN provisions
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in children's lives

If you're ready to support and inspire young people with additional needs, apply today with Academics and take the next step in your SEN career.