Special Needs Classroom Assistant

Academics; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Cheltenham is seeking a Special Needs Classroom Assistant to support a small class of students with a range of needs and to assist the class teacher in delivering engaging learning activities.

You will prepare learning materials, monitor progress, and help create a positive learning environment while building strong communication with pupils, colleagues, and carers.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN children or adults is preferred.
• Passionate, enthusiastic, and engaging.
• Ability to motivate and support learning.
• Nurturing, patient, and caring personality.
• Strong communication with students, teachers, and carers.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher with daily learning activities.
• Prepare learning materials and resources.
• Support a small class of students, monitoring progress.
• Create an engaging and supportive learning environment.
• Assist with behaviour management as trained.

Skills

SEN experience

Passionate and enthusiastic

Engage and motivate students

Nurturing and caring

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Special Needs Classroom Assistant

Key Information:

Role: Special Needs Classroom Assistant

Location: Cheltenham

Pay rate: £90 to £110 per day

Start Date: ASAP

If you are looking for a new opportunity? Are you seeking a rewarding job where you can really make a difference? Are you caring and compassionate, with an interest in special educational needs?

If so, then this could be ideal role…

A School that caters for students with special educational needs are looking for a Classroom Assistant to help motivate and engage the children, monitor their academic and emotional progress, and nurture their love for learning. This is an exciting role where no two days are the same and where every day brings something new.

The Role:

As a Special Needs Classroom Assistant, you will work closely with a small class of students. This will include preparing learning materials, supporting the class teacher, creating a fun and engaging learning environment for the students, and ensuring everyone is achieving.

The centre caters for both primary and secondary age students who have a range of complex additional needs. This includes autism, attention deficit disorder, learning difficulties, mental health needs and physical disabilities. You will therefore need to be proactive and be able overcome any challenges with resilience. Personal care and behaviour management will be required, though you will receive training on this if you don't have prior experience.

The Ideal Classroom Assistant:

• Some experience working with SEN children and/or adults


• Passionate and enthusiastic


• Ability to engage and motivate students


• Nurturing and caring personality


• Excellent communication skills

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