Special Needs Assistant

Academics; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth SEN School in Portsmouth is seeking a dedicated Special Needs Assistant for a full-time supply contract with the possibility of a permanent role. The school serves pupils aged 3-19 with profound or severe learning difficulties, including Autism and complex medical needs.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, support learning and daily living skills, and assist with feeding and personal care if required. Training and CPD will be provided; the role starts ASAP, with 8.30am–3.30pm hours.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and patient approach to learners with high-level needs.
• Ability to work in 1:1 and small groups and support daily living skills.
• Willingness to undertake feeding and personal care duties if required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in learning and development across activities.
• Assist with medical needs under supervision.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Flexibility

Teamwork

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Job description

Special Needs Assistant
Portsmouth SEN SchoolASAP start
Academics are recruiting on behalf of a consistently 'Outstanding' SEN School in Portsmouth which caters for pupils aged 3-19 years. All pupils attending the school have profound or severe learning difficulties alongside a diverse range of diagnoses and needs, including Autism and highly complex medical conditions.

They are looking for empathetic, patient and kind Special Needs Assistant's to join them on a full-time supply contract. There is the option of a perm opportunity if you get on well.

You will join a dedicated team of Special Educational Needs Teachers and Learning Support Assistant's to support pupils in their learning and development in all aspects of life, as well as supporting their medical needs.

The suitable Special Needs Assistant will need to be flexible, energetic, resilient and committed to working with children, who need high levels of support in order to learn. You will be required to support students on a 1:1 and small group basis. Due to the nature of the setting, you may be required to carry out feeding and personal hygiene duties. A knowledge of using resources such as PECS and Makaton would be an advantage, but not essential. All training and on-going CPD will be provided.

The working hours are 8.30am - 3.30pm.

If you are a Special Needs Assistant looking for a new opportunity in a Portsmouth school and want to make a positive difference and enrich the lives of pupils, then this could be the school for you!

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.