SEND Education Support Assistant

About the company

Within Adult Social Care our Adults Provider Services Centre is looking for a passionate and dedicated SEND EducationSupport Assistant to join our team and help young people with SEND reach their full potential.

Your tasks

About the Role As a SEND Education Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting young people with learning disabilities, autism, sensory needs, and physical disabilities to achieve their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes. You will:

• Provide person-centred, outcome-focused interventions in the community, in the Resource Centre, or in other appropriate settings.
• Assist SEND Progression Mentors with their key working duties, individuals, facilitating tailored activities to build confidence, promote inclusion, develop English and Maths and increase independence.
• Connect young people with local networks, community services, and digital resources to enhance well-being and resilience.
• Support and encourage participation through emotional, positive behavioural and practical support, including personal care when needed.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who is

• Experienced in supporting individuals with complex needs, including those with behaviours of concern.
• Skilled in facilitating group and individual activities that align with EHCP outcomes.
• Able to develop communication skills and deliver inclusive support using a positive behaviour support (PBS) framework.
• Comfortable providing personal care, manual handling, and working flexibly in both centre-based and community settings.

You should also be able to

• Contribute to risk assessments and contribute to safeguarding and health & safety practices.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues, families, and external services.
• Maintain accurate records and engage with regular training to keep your practice up to date.

How to apply

For more informaiton, please contact Simone at Social Care Locums