Impactful Secondary SEND Support Assistant

Aspire People; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

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Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting a dedicated Secondary Additional Needs Support Assistant to join a specialist SEND school, supporting pupils with SLD, PMLD and autism.

You will provide one-to-one and small group support, assist with learning goals, support personal care, and help pupils develop communication using Makaton and PECS, while promoting independence and social skills in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEND, education, childcare or care is beneficial.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn are important.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small group support
• Assisting with classroom activities and individual learning goals
• Supporting personal care, including toileting, dressing and mealtimes
• Encouraging communication through Makaton, PECS and assistive technology
• Supporting therapy programmes and medication following training
• Promoting social, emotional and physical development
• Monitoring progress and providing feedback to teachers
• Supporting school trips, outdoor activities and independent living skills

Skills

Caring

Patience

Communication

Makaton/PECS

Job description

Aspire People is recruiting a dedicated Secondary Additional Needs Support Assistant to join a specialist SEND school, supporting pupils with SLD, PMLD and autism.

You will provide one-to-one and small group support, assist with learning goals, support personal care, and help pupils develop communication using Makaton and PECS, while promoting independence and social skills in a nurturing environment.