Classroom Support Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Classroom Support Assistant for a specialist SEN school in Hackney, East London. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils aged 4-19 with complex needs to develop communication, independence and social skills.

The role focuses on sensory learning, personal care support where needed, and collaboration with teachers, therapists and multidisciplinary teams to ensure each pupil achieves their potential. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• Previous experience within a school, care, healthcare or support setting.
• A good understanding of autism, learning difficulties and complex needs.
• Confidence supporting pupils who may require personal care.
• A calm, patient and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their potential.
• No teaching qualification required if you have experience working with children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional needs.
• Support communication, social development and independence.
• Deliver engaging sensory and personalised learning activities.
• Assist pupils with physical disabilities, sensory needs and mobility requirements.
• Support personal care, feeding and medical routines where required.
• Follow EHCPs, learning plans and care plans.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and specialist professionals.
• Monitor pupil engagement, wellbeing and progress.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Pupil support

Teamwork

Communication

Calm demeanor

Job description

Classroom Support Assistant Hackney, East London Full-Time | Term Time Only £2100-£2500 per month

We are recruiting for a Classroom Support Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Hackney, supporting pupils aged 4-19 with a range of complex needs, including autism, severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), and physical disabilities.

The school offers a highly specialist and nurturing environment, with a strong focus on communication, independence, sensory learning, life skills and preparing pupils for adulthood. Staff work closely with therapists and multidisciplinary teams to provide individualised support that enables every pupil to reach their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about specialist education and wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people with complex needs.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional needs.
• Support communication, social development and independence.
• Deliver engaging sensory and personalised learning activities.
• Assist pupils with physical disabilities, sensory needs and mobility requirements.
• Support personal care, feeding and medical routines where required.
• Follow EHCPs, learning plans and care plans.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and specialist professionals.
• Monitor pupil engagement, wellbeing and progress.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.

Who We're Looking For

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• Previous experience within a school, care, healthcare or support setting.
• A good understanding of autism, learning difficulties and complex needs.
• Confidence supporting pupils who may require personal care.
• A calm, patient and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their potential.you do not need a teaching qualification. If you have experience working with children or young people with additional needs, either in education, care or support work, we would love to hear from you.

Why Apply?

• Full-time, term-time only position.
• ASAP start available.
• Opportunity to work within a highly regarded specialist SEN setting.
• Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Work alongside teachers, therapists and SEN specialists.
• Gain valuable experience supporting pupils with complex needs from Early Years through to Post-16.
• Make a genuine difference to pupils' lives every day.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community