PICA Support Assistant - Everton

Teaching Personnel; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Everton is seeking a caring Support Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a child with PICA. The role involves ensuring the child's safety and inclusion in learning, working closely with teachers, and encouraging positive development. Ideal candidates are patient, proactive, and willing to learn, with the opportunity for specialist training offered. This temporary role has the potential to become permanent.

Benefits

Supportive school community

Specialist training for PICA

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn about PICA and undertake specialist training if needed.
• Experience in supporting children with SEND is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child with PICA, keeping them safe and engaged in learning.
• Work closely with class teachers and the SENCO.
• Encourage positive learning and play experiences.
• Help build the child’s independence, confidence, and social skills.
• Keep accurate records and follow safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Patient

Empathetic

Proactive

Good communicator

Team player

Experience with SEND

Job description

Overview

Support Assistant (PICA Support) — Primary School in Everton

We’re looking for a caring and committed Support Assistant to join our friendly team at a welcoming primary school in Everton. This role is centred around providing one-to-one support for a child with PICA (Persistent Eating of Non-Food Substances), helping to ensure their safety, wellbeing and inclusion in the classroom.

The Role

As a Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child with PICA, keeping them safe and engaged in learning.
• Work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to put support strategies into practice.
• Encourage positive learning and play experiences.
• Help build the child’s independence, confidence and social skills.
• Keep accurate records and follow safeguarding procedures.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Patient, empathetic and proactive.
• Willing to learn about PICA and undertake specialist training if needed.
• A good communicator and strong team player.
• Experienced in supporting children with SEND (desirable, but not essential – training will be provided).

What We Offer

• A warm, supportive school community.
• Training in how to support children with PICA safely and effectively.
• Opportunities to grow and develop in your role.
• The chance to make a real difference in a child’s school journey.

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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