Permanent Early Years Teaching Assistant – Special Needs

Linwood; Poole; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

After-school training sessions

Career development

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Linwood School's Littlewood Campus in Poole is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support students aged 3-8 with a range of special educational needs. The role is 30 hours per week over 39 weeks per year, term-time plus inset days, with a starting salary in the BCP Band 5 (£20,122 - £22,190) pro-rated accordingly.

The position offers on-site work in a supportive multi-campus environment, comprehensive training, safeguarding commitments, and opportunities for career progression within

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with learning difficulties or autism is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively using a range of tools and approaches.
• Resilience and commitment to promoting wellbeing and development of young children.

Responsibilities

• Support students in engaging in activities to their full potential according to individual plans.
• Follow each child’s care and medical plans, including epilepsy and manual handling where needed.
• Assist with intimate and personal care and hygiene while upholding high standards.
• Support eating and drinking in line with care plans.
• Contribute to enabling independence and learning using appropriate communication methods.

Skills

Childcare experience

Follow care plans

Total communication

Medication administration

Job description

Linwood School's Littlewood Campus in Poole is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support students aged 3-8 with a range of special educational needs. The role is 30 hours per week over 39 weeks per year, term-time plus inset days, with a starting salary in the BCP Band 5 (£20,122 - £22,190) pro-rated accordingly.

The position offers on-site work in a supportive multi-campus environment, comprehensive training, safeguarding commitments, and opportunities for career progression within