SEN Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is seeking a dedicated SEN Assistant to support pupils aged 4-19 with physical disabilities and complex needs at a specialist school in Sevenoaks. You will aid learning, personal care, mobility and independence throughout the school day, including the residential provision.

The role involves assisting in lessons, personal and intimate care, moving and handling with specialist equipment, and supporting communication and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or vulnerable groups in a school setting.
• Practical Moving & Handling training completed.
• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
• Caring, patient and resilient attitude.
• Makaton is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in lessons and around school.
• Provide personal care and intimate care as required.
• Assist with moving and handling using specialist equipment.
• Support communication and independence for pupils.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and care staff to create a safe, positive learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Care experience

Moving & Handling training

Makaton

Autism experience

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Caring, patient attitude

Job description

SEN Assistant

Location: Sevenoaks

Vision for Education is recruiting caring and enthusiastic SEN Assistants to work in a specialist school in Sevenoaks supporting children and young people aged 4-19 with physical disabilities, complex medical needs and associated learning difficulties.

This is much more than a classroom role. You'll support students with their personal care, mobility, learning and independence throughout the school day and within the school's residential provision.

Your role will include:

• Supporting pupils in lessons and around school
• Personal care and intimate care
• Moving & Handling using specialist equipment
• Supporting communication and independence
• Working alongside teachers, therapists and care staff
• Helping create a safe, positive learning environment

Shift patterns

• 7:00am - 2:30pm / 3:30pm
• 8:30am - 3:30pm
• 12:30pm - 9:30pm
• 3:30pm - 10:00pm
• School finishes at 2:00pm on Fridays

We're looking for people with:

• SEN or school experience
• Care experience
• Practical Moving & Handling training completed
• Makaton (desirable)
• Autism experience
• GCSE English & Maths
• A caring, patient attitude

Please note: The school is not accessible by public transport, so applicants must have access to transport.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

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