Classroom Support Assistant

Academics; Westbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for an SEN Classroom Assistant at a Special Needs School in Chippenham. You will support vulnerable children, helping them to engage, develop, and grow through tailored approaches and positive role modeling. The school, catering to a range of disabilities, offers training to boost your skills, making this role ideal for those committed to making a difference.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children beneficial but not essential.
• General understanding of special educational needs desired.

Responsibilities

• Encourage appropriate engagement and socialisation with peers.
• Build students’ confidence and self-esteem.
• Participate in relevant SEN training for growth.

Skills

Caring

Proactive

Adaptability

Resilience

Job description

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Have you considered an education in the classroom but don’t know where to start? Do you want to support children in need of a strong role model?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as an SEN Classroom Assistant at a Special Needs School in Chippenham. The school are looking for a caring, proactive and friendly individual, with a natural ability to connect with and support vulnerable children.

The school provides education for children aged 3 to 16 with a range of disabilities, including Autism, communication challenges, social interaction difficulties and language delay. The students need a positive role model in the classroom, who can support their learning, academic progress, social development and independence.

As an SEN Classroom Assistant you will:

* Encourage students to engage and socialise with their peers appropriately
* Build students’ confidence, self-esteem and self-belief
* Encourage positive behaviours through effective behaviour management strategies
* Ensure safety and well-being of students during activities
* Participate in relevant SEN training provided by the school

To be a successful SEN Classroom Assistant, you should be determined, resilience and adaptable, tailoring your approach to meet the needs of each child. Previous experience working with children as well as a general understanding of special educational needs would be beneficial but not essential, as the school offers training opportunities to support your growth.