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Hannett Hale Recruitment; Workington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service is seeking a Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated support in a Reception class for a child with complex needs. You will assist with personal care, accompany the child through daily routines, and adapt activities to suit gestures, body language and vocalisations while promoting inclusion.

Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and family, you will help create a calm, supportive environment and monitor the pupil's wellbeing and

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support for a Reception-aged pupil with complex additional needs.
• Support a child who is non-verbal and communicates through gestures, body language, and vocalisations.
• Assist with sensory-based learning and play activities tailored to the child's individual needs and interests.
• Provide high levels of supervision throughout the school day.
• Support with personal care, including nappy changing.
• Encourage engagement in classroom activities, routines, and transitions.
• Help create a calm, positive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, parents, and external professionals to ensure consistency of support.
• Promote the child's wellbeing, development, and inclusion within the school community.

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Reception Class) - Full Time

• Provide dedicated support for a Reception-aged pupil with complex additional needs.
• Support a child who is non-verbal and communicates through gestures, body language, and vocalisations.
• Assist with sensory-based learning and play activities tailored to the child's individual needs and interests.
• Provide high levels of supervision throughout the school day.
• Support with personal care, including nappy changing.
• Encourage engagement in classroom activities, routines, and transitions.
• Help create a calm, positive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, parents, and external professionals to ensure consistency of support.
• Promote the child's wellbeing, development, and inclusion within the school community.

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service