Classroom Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Westbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to work as an SEN Classroom Assistant at a Special Needs School in Chippenham. The role involves supporting children with disabilities, encouraging their social development and academic progress, and ensuring their well-being in the classroom. The school seeks a caring and proactive individual who can connect with vulnerable children and help them thrive.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children is beneficial but not essential.
• Understanding of special educational needs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Encourage students to engage and socialise appropriately.
• Build students’ confidence and self-esteem.
• Ensure safety and well-being during activities.

Skills

Determination

Resilience

Adaptability

Job description

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Job Opportunity: SEN Classroom Assistant

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 is 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.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Candidate Profile:

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