Secondary Additional Needs Support Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Training & development

Permanent opportunities

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

Make a difference every day in a role that truly matters!

Are you caring, patient and passionate about supporting children with additional needs? Looking for a rewarding opportunity to help young people learn, grow and develop their independence?

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

What will you be doing?

• 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 following positive behaviour support strategies
• Supporting school trips, outdoor activities and independent living skills

What's on offer?

• Monday to Friday, term-time only
• Working hours: 08:30am - 3:30pm
• No evenings or weekends!
• Competitive weekly pay
• 100 joining bonus after 10 shifts
• 250 Refer-a-Friend bonus
• Ongoing training and development
• Long-term opportunities with potential for permanent employment

What are we looking for?

Someone with a caring nature, plenty of patience and a genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential. Experience in SEND, education, childcare or care is beneficial, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are just as important.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.