Special Needs Assistant - SEN School, Portsmouth

Academics; Portsmouth; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Academics are supporting a Portsmouth SEN School in recruiting Special Needs Assistants for a full-time supply contract with a view to permanency. You will work with pupils aged 3-19, providing 1:1 support and small-group learning, alongside assisting with medical needs and personal care where required.

The role runs 8.30am–3.30pm with on-going training; a supportive team environment and potential permanent opportunities are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and patient approach to support learners.
• Ability to adapt to individual pupil needs.
• Willingness to engage with additional training (CPD).

Responsabilités

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Assist with medical needs and personal care duties as required.
• Support learning and development across all aspects of life.

Connaissances

Empathetic

Patience

Kind

Flexible

Energetic

Resilient

Description du poste

Special Needs Assistant
Portsmouth SEN School
ASAP 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 joining 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.