Special Needs Assistant

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a compassionate Special Needs Assistant for a secondary SEN school in Emsworth, UK. The role involves supporting pupils with moderate learning needs, assisting with tailored lessons, and contributing to a supportive environment. Candidates should have experience working with children with special educational needs and be able to commit to full-time hours. This role offers the potential for a temp-to-perm contract in a small classroom setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Willingness to support children in a school or care setting.
• Ability to commit to full-time hours, term-time.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis across KS3 and KS4.
• Assist with delivering tailored lessons to meet individual learning needs.
• Contribute to a positive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Experience as a Special Needs Assistant

Compassionate attitude

Ability to work with children with special needs

Job description

Overview

Special Needs Assistant position at a secondary SEN school in Emsworth, Havant. Academics are recruiting on behalf of a specialist secondary school for around 100 pupils who require a personalised curriculum to meet their moderate learning needs, physical, sensory and language challenges and who may be on the Autism Spectrum.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis across KS3 and KS4. The class sizes are small so lessons are tailored to meet individual learning needs. The school uses a primary module.
• Assist with delivering tailored lessons designed to meet individual learning needs.
• Contribute to a positive and supportive learning environment for pupils with special educational needs.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience as a Special Needs Assistant or experience with SEN.
• Willingness to work with children with special educational needs.
• Recent experience supporting children in a school or care setting.
• Ability to commit to full-time hours (8.45am – 3:00pm), term-time, with potential temp-to-perm contract.

How to apply

To apply, please send an up-to-date CV if you are compassionate and looking to work in a specialist SEN school in the Emsworth/Havant area.