Learning support assistant

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant (SEND)


The Birtenshaw Group is Growing! As a result, we are looking to recruit a number of dedicated and enthusiastic, Teaching Assistants / Learning Support Assistants to support the teachers in creating a learning environment that stimulates and encourages the best possible progress and the highest possible attainment for all pupils.


The School:

The physical environment is of vital consideration when setting the climate for learning. The new building is airy and spacious and provides a calm and safe environment in which pupils can thrive.

The extensive facilities will include: a sensory soft play room, multi-sensory room with immersive technology, sensory integration room, rebound therapy room, a 20 metre hydrotherapy pool with multi-sensory sound and light system and a courtyard garden.

Class sizes are small, on average 8 to 10 pupils. Each class is led by a suitably qualified teacher with experience of meeting the complex needs of pupils, who is supported by a dedicated team of Teaching Assistants in order to maintain routines and consistent approaches.


Please Note: To be considered for this role you must be able to support pupils in all therapy and curriculum activities including but not limited to swimming pool and sports activities.