SEND Secondary Support Assistant: One-to-One & Therapy Aide

Aspire People; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£100 joining bonus after 10 shifts

£250 Refer-a-Friend bonus

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting a dedicated Secondary Additional Needs Support Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Liverpool, supporting pupils with SLD, PMLD and autism. You will provide one-to-one and small group support, assist with learning goals, and help with personal care and communication using Makaton, PECS and assistive tech.

There are term-time hours 08:30–15:30, with weekly pay and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Caring nature

Patience

Passion for helping kids

Job description

Aspire People is recruiting a dedicated Secondary Additional Needs Support Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Liverpool, supporting pupils with SLD, PMLD and autism. You will provide one-to-one and small group support, assist with learning goals, and help with personal care and communication using Makaton, PECS and assistive tech.

There are term-time hours 08:30–15:30, with weekly pay and opportunities for progression.