Education Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Hounslow are seeking enthusiastic Classroom Support Assistants to join their growing team in a special school. This role focuses on supporting pupils with Autism, SLD and PMLD and helping them reach their full potential.

You will work closely with teachers and therapists to develop communication, independence and life skills, contributing to a calm and engaging learning environment throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
• Passion for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Patient, caring and adaptable approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Willingness to support personal care needs when required

Responsibilities

• Support learning activities throughout the school day.
• Promote communication and social development among pupils.
• Assist with sensory needs and provide personal care where required.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to support pupils academically and personally.

Job description

A well-established Outstanding special school in Hounslow is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Classroom Support Assistants to join their growing team. Due to continued expansion, the school is looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people with complex learning needs and helping them reach their full potential. This specialist provision caters for pupils with Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), providing a highly supportive and nurturing environment where every achievement is celebrated.

The school benefits from exceptional facilities, a collaborative team culture and a strong commitment to staff development. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and therapists to support pupils both academically and personally throughout the school day. You will play a key role in helping students develop communication, independence and life skills whilst creating a safe and engaging learning environment. You will be supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism, Complex Needs, Severe Learning Difficulties and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties.

A typical day may involve supporting learning activities, promoting communication and social development, assisting with sensory needs and providing personal care where required. The school is looking for individuals who are calm, resilient and committed to making a genuine difference in the lives of young people. Previous SEN experience is desirable, however candidates with transferable skills and the right attitude are encouraged to apply.

Applications are encouraged from candidates with:

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
• A passion for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• A willingness to support personal care needs when required

The school offers:

• A supportive and welcoming staff team
• Excellent training and professional development opportunities
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and support programmes
• Career progression opportunities within a growing provision
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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Education Support Assistant Hounslow, Greater London, England