SEN Support Classroom Assistant - Inclusion & Learning

five; Wedmore; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS (refunded after 20 days)

Recommending a friend bonus

Specialist training & mentoring

Job summary

Five Education is seeking a Classroom Helper to support children with special needs in a primary school setting. You will work with teachers and SEN staff to assist individual students and small groups with learning activities, emotional support, and daily routines.

You should be patient, reliable, and able to motivate students, with experience working with autism or other SEN needs a plus. DBS update service and two references are required; DBS costs may be covered after 20 days of work.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship not offered.
• Two recent references (last two years) required.
• DBS check: Update Service preferred; willing to apply if not on Update Service; cost of £62.70 may be reimbursed after 20 days.

Responsibilities

• Support SEN students in accessing the curriculum and classroom activities.
• Assist with personal care tasks per school policy and training.
• Promote social skills, independence and positive behaviour.
• Provide one-on-one or small group help during reading, writing, and hands-on tasks.
• Adapt learning materials under teacher direction to suit needs.
• Monitor and support students to stay on task throughout the day.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and parents for observation and support plans.

Job description

Five Education is seeking a Classroom Helper to support children with special needs in a primary school setting. You will work with teachers and SEN staff to assist individual students and small groups with learning activities, emotional support, and daily routines.

You should be patient, reliable, and able to motivate students, with experience working with autism or other SEN needs a plus. DBS update service and two references are required; DBS costs may be covered after 20 days of work.