Additional Needs Support Assistant

Aspire People; Liverpool City Region; Vor Ort; GBP 18.000 - 23.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Weekly pay

Joining bonus (after 10 shifts)

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Permanent opportunities

Career progression in SEND education

Zusammenfassung

Aspire People is hiring an Additional Needs Support Assistant to work with pupils with SLD, PMLD and autism in a specialist SEND school. You will support learners 1:1 and in small groups, adapt activities, and help with personal care and therapy programmes.

Role includes promoting communication using Makaton, PECS and assistive tech, and collaborating with staff, parents, and external professionals to support independent living skills for Post-16 pupils.

Qualifikationen

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Ability to adapt activities for individual needs.
• Experience with behaviour support and safeguarding.

Aufgaben

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups with learning activities.
• Adapt planned activities to individual needs and abilities.
• Assist with personal care (toileting, dressing, eating).
• Support therapy programmes and administer medication after training.

Kenntnisse

SEND experience

1:1 support

Makaton

PECS

Assistive technology

Behaviour support

Personal care

Liaison with staff

Tools

Makaton

Jobbeschreibung

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day? A specialist SEND school is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Additional Needs Support Assistant to support pupils with SLD, PMLD and autism.

The Role:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Deliver planned learning activities and adapt support to individual needs
• Assist with personal care, including toileting, dressing and eating
• Support therapy programmes and administer medication following training
• Encourage communication using Makaton, PECS and assistive technology
• Promote social, emotional, physical and cognitive development
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
• Support positive behaviour strategies and physical intervention where trained
• Prepare classroom resources and maintain a stimulating environment
• Support pupils during snack times, outdoor learning, trips and off-site activities
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, parents and external professionals
• Support Post-16 pupils in developing independent living skills

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Monday to Friday, term-time only
• 08:30-15:30 working hours
• No evenings or weekends
• Excellent work-life balance
• Ongoing SEND, safeguarding, communication, behaviour, moving & handling and medical training
• Supportive environment with excellent career development

Benefits:

• Competitive weekly pay
• £100 joining bonus after 10 shifts
• £250 Refer-a-Friend bonus
• Long-term opportunities with potential for permanent employment
• Excellent progression opportunities within SEND education

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