SEN Learning Partner - Specialist Resource Base

Overview

In this role you support primary school pupils with SEN and SEMH to access learning, regulate their emotions, and build positive relationships. You will work closely with teachers and SEND staff to implement individual support plans in a nurturing environment. The position emphasizes trauma-informed, relationship-based approaches and de-escalation to create a safe, consistent setting. This is a full-time opportunity to make a tangible difference in children’s learning and well-being.

Pay / Benefits

• safeguarding training (free online)
• DBS check and DBS Update Service
• statutory holiday pay included
• full-time role with potential for permanency
• supportive safeguarding and welfare focus

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEN/SEMH needs
• Support emotional regulation, communication and behavior
• Apply positive behaviour management and de-escalation techniques
• Deliver structured, individualized activities to engage learners
• Identify triggers and respond calmly to challenging behavior
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills
• Collaborate with teachers, SEND staff and other professionals on support plans
• Foster a safe, consistent and nurturing environment

Key requirements

• Experience supporting children with SEN, SEMH or behavioural needs
• Calm, patient, and consistent under challenging circumstances
• Understanding of relationship-based and trauma-informed approaches
• Confident in using positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques
• Ability to adapt approach to individual needs
• Passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning
• Experience in specialist provision, resource base, SEN setting or mainstream primary school is valuable
• Appropriate qualifications and training for the role
• Calm and patient
• Consistency
• Relationship-based communication
• Positive behaviour support
• De-escalation techniques
• Individual support planning and pupil engagement

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