1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational organization in Portsmouth is searching for a Learning Support Assistant to help a child with speech and language difficulties. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and be competent with ICT and assistive technology. Training will be provided, and the role involves supporting the child's learning and physical needs. If interested, please contact Billie Johnson for more information.

Qualifications

• Commitment to support learning and achievement.
• Willingness to improve ICT knowledge for AAC and Assistive Technology.
• Ability to assist with personal care and manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Support an individual child with speech and language needs.
• Use specialist skills to enable access to the curriculum.
• Clarify and explain instructions clearly.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience with assistive technology

ICT competence

Interpersonal skills

Job description

I am seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a school with a specialist team working with an individual child who is requires support with speach and language

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who is committed to ensuring that students are supported to enjoy learning and to achieve in line with National expectations.

A key element of this role will be the use of specialist skills to enable the student to access the curriculum. The successful candidates will therefore be ICT competent, have experience of working with assistive technology, or be willing to broaden their ICT knowledge to include Augmentative and Assistive Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology.

All training for this post will be provided.

Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as there will be a need to clarify and explain instructions clearly and build effective relationships.
Another aspect of the role will be to assist with the physical needs of the student including personal care and manual handling.

The school is based in Portsmouth.

If you are interested in this role, Please call Billie Johnson on (phone number removed) or email me: (url removed)