Classroom Support Assistant - Special School

PK Education; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A secondary special school in Pontefract is seeking a Classroom Support Assistant to provide essential support to students with Special Educational Needs. The role requires at least 6 months of experience in a similar setting and the ability to assist with personal care. Opportunities for professional development are included. This position is available as full-time or flexible part-time, term time only.

Benefits

Professional development

Meaningful work experience

Qualifications

• At least 6 months UK experience working in a special school or similar setting.
• Experience supporting students with PMLD and complex needs.
• Willingness to apply for a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support in a secondary special school setting.
• Assist with personal care and feeding for students.
• Support students with various needs and participate in training.

Skills

Supporting students with PMLD

Personal care assistance

Experience with Autism

Communication skills

Manual handling

Education

GCSE passes or GNVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Classroom support assistant

Full time or flexible part time. Term time only with opportunities of becoming permanent. Special school for secondary age students in Pontefract. The school caters for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly those with Severe complex or profound multiple learning difficulties. Many students have additional needs, including Autism, sensory impairment, challenging behaviour, as well as medical and physical difficulties.

If you would like further information regarding this role, please contact the appropriate contact person via the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support in a secondary special school setting.
• Assist with personal care and feeding for students as required.
• Support students with PMLD, severe complex needs, Autism, sensory impairment, challenging behaviour, medical and physical difficulties.
• Assist with manual handling tasks where required.
• Work with the teaching team to support pupil outcomes and participate in on-the-job training and ongoing consultant feedback.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months UK experience working in a special school or similar setting.
• GCSE passes, GNVQ Level 2 or higher in Health and Social Care.
• Experience supporting students with PMLD, severe complex needs, Autism, sensory impairment, challenging behaviour, medical and physical difficulties.
• Manual Handling and/or Team Teach training (advantageous if you have CPD in these areas).
• Child and Adult Workforce DBS subscribed to the annual subscription service, or willingness to apply for one.

Additional Information

We do not offer sponsorship. This role offers practical support and professional development in a SEN setting, with the chance to make a meaningful difference in students' lives.