Graduate Classroom Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Special Needs Classroom Assistant to support children with learning difficulties. This rewarding role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a supportive environment, working closely with educators and specialists. You will play a crucial role in helping children feel safe and empowered, ensuring they have the tools needed to succeed. With a focus on career progression, this position can lead to roles such as Special Needs Teacher or Speech and Language Therapist. Join a team that values your contribution and invests in your professional growth.

Benefits

On-site training

Professional development opportunities

Term time only work

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Understanding of safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in providing learning experiences.
• Provide behaviour and pastoral support to students.
• Work 1:1 and in small groups with students.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Compassion

Ability to Build Relationships

Behaviour Support

Education

Relevant Child Care Qualification

Job description

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Do you have a passion for supporting children with Learning Difficulties, including Autism, and Speech, Language & Communication needs?

This specialist built school in Godalming are looking for a dedicated Special Needs Classroom Assistant to support children aged 4-17 with mild to severe learning difficulties.

The Classroom Assistant role is an excellent way to get your ‘foot in the door’, providing the opportunity to work closely and network with other teams of professionals, gaining relevant experience, and expanding your knowledge and skillset. The Special Needs Classroom Assistant role will give you essential experience within a challenging yet rewarding setting.

Career progression routes include Special Needs Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist and various Child Psychology and Educational Psychology routes.

A common feature for many children and young people with special educational needs is marginalisation and disadvantage, trauma, dysfunctional family relationships, low educational attainment and stigmatisation. Subsequently they face many barriers in life and are more ‘at risk’ of negative outcomes. As a Special Needs Classroom Assistant, you will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life.

Job Role and Responsibilities of a Classroom Assistant:

* Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students
* Behaviour and pastoral support
* Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students
* Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
* Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
* Ensure safeguarding of students
* Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD

**Start date ASAP / Sept 2024
**Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
**Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4.00pm PAYE, term time only
**£80-£85 per day
**You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate

Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence at Academics Ltd if interested in the Special Needs Classroom Assistant role:
01483 362 636 l