Classroom Support Assistant - SEN

Veritas Education Recruitment; Greater London; In loco; GBP 18.000 - 21.000; Tempo pieno

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Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Classroom Support Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Chigwell. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, help pupils access lessons and engage with learning activities, and assist with communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.

This full-time, term-time only role offers ASAP start, a supportive SEN team and opportunities to develop your SEN experience while making a positive impact on pupils aged 5-19 with ASD,

Competenze

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• Experience in SEN/education or similar settings.
• Patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Confident working with pupils with complex needs.
• DBS check desirable.

Mansioni

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support within the classroom.
• Help pupils access lessons and engage with learning activities.
• Support pupils with communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Follow individual EHCP targets and learning plans.
• Encourage independence, confidence and life skills.
• Support pupils with sensory and physical needs where required.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Help manage behaviour positively and calmly.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other support staff.
• Help create a safe, supportive and engaging classroom environment.

Conoscenze

Patience & empathy

SEN experience

Communication

Teamwork

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Classroom Support Assistant - SEN

Pay: 100- 115 per day Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm Full-Time Term Time Only Location: Chigwell

Are you a patient, caring and enthusiastic Classroom Support Assistant looking to make a genuine difference in a specialist SEN setting?

We are recruiting for a Classroom Support Assistant to join a specialist school in Chigwell, supporting children and young people with a range of additional and complex needs.

The school supports pupils aged 5-19 years, from Primary through to Sixth Form, including pupils with Autism (ASD), SLD, PMLD, communication difficulties, sensory needs and complex learning difficulties.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support within the classroom.
• Help pupils access lessons and engage with learning activities.
• Support pupils with communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Follow individual EHCP targets and learning plans.
• Encourage independence, confidence and life skills.
• Support pupils with sensory and physical needs where required.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Help manage behaviour positively and calmly.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other support staff.
• Help create a safe, supportive and engaging classroom environment.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• Previous experience within SEN, education, care, support work, youth work or a similar setting.
• A patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Confidence working with pupils who may have complex needs.
• A genuine passion for helping children and young people develop.
• A valid Child and Adult DBS would be highly desirable.

Experience supporting ASD, SLD, PMLD, sensory needs, communication difficulties or challenging behaviour would be beneficial.

Why This Role?

• Full-time, term-time only.
• ASAP start.
• Specialist SEN setting in Chigwell.
• Supportive and experienced SEN team.
• Opportunity to develop your SEN experience.
• A rewarding role where you can have a genuine impact on pupils' learning, independence and confidence.

Veritas 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.'

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