SEN Communication Support Teaching Assistant - Build Confidence

Veritas Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education is recruiting a Communication Support SEN Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEN school in Sutton. You will work with pupils with autism, complex needs and communication difficulties to access learning and express themselves through AAC methods.

Working alongside teachers and therapists, provide targeted support, implement communication strategies and monitor progress while promoting safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• DBS is essential and safeguarding training is required.
• You must have legal right to work in the UK.
• Previous experience supporting children with speech, language and communication needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group classroom support.
• Encourage communication through speech, gestures, signs and visual resources.
• Support pupils using PECS, Makaton and other AAC systems where appropriate.
• Help pupils express their needs, choices and preferences.
• Encourage interaction, turn-taking and social communication.
• Support speech and language activities under professional guidance.
• Use communication boards, symbols and visual timetables.
• Help pupils participate in lessons, play and everyday activities.
• Observe communication progress and share feedback with teachers.
• Assist with personal care where required.

Skills

Patience

Active listening

Communication development

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Adaptability

Makaton/PECS knowledge

AAC awareness

Tools

Makaton

PECS

AAC

Job description

Veritas Education is recruiting a Communication Support SEN Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEN school in Sutton. You will work with pupils with autism, complex needs and communication difficulties to access learning and express themselves through AAC methods.

Working alongside teachers and therapists, provide targeted support, implement communication strategies and monitor progress while promoting safeguarding and inclusive practice.