Learning Support Assistant Full Time

Bolton, Lancashire
Empowering Learning

Special Educational Needs Key Worker

Location: Bolton
Salary: 14.70 PH
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 8:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday (Term-Time only)

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Key Worker to join our team at a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in Bolton. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing tailored support to students with diverse learning needs, ensuring their academic, social, and emotional development.

As a key worker, you will work closely with a small group of students, helping them overcome barriers to learning, promoting independence, and ensuring they reach their full potential. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and parents/carers to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with special educational needs (SEND), including those with autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties.
• Develop and implement individualized learning and behavior support plans in collaboration with the SENCO and teaching staff.
• Monitor and track student progress, maintaining accurate records and regularly updating teachers and parents.
• Foster positive relationships with students, encouraging their participation in classroom activities and helping them develop social and emotional skills.
• Assist with personal care and mobility needs where necessary.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment in line with the school’s policies and ethos.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and reviews to share insights on student progress and development.
• Liaise with external agencies and professionals to ensure students receive appropriate support.

Key Requirements:

• Experience working with children and young people with SEND, particularly within a school setting.
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach to supporting students with complex needs.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents, and external agencies.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Relevant qualifications in Special Educational Needs or a willingness to undertake further training (Level 2/3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning or similar).
• Flexibility, resilience, and a commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of students.

Desirable:

• Experience in managing challenging behavior using positive behavior management strategies.
• Knowledge of EHCPs (Education, Health, and Care Plans) and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Experience in working with assistive technologies and adaptive learning tools.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Term-time working hours, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunities for career progression within the school and wider trust.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs and want to be part of a dynamic and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

Send your CV to (url removed)