Special Needs Classroom Assistant

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

Job summary

Academics is seeking a dedicated Special Needs Classroom Assistant in the Cheltenham area. You will support a small class of students with diverse needs, help prepare activities, and work closely with the class teacher to foster a positive learning atmosphere.

The role involves promoting engagement, monitoring progress, and adapting activities to individual needs. Training is provided for personal care and behaviour management as required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN children and/or adults.
• Passionate and enthusiastic approach to learning.
• Ability to engage and motivate students.
• Nurturing and caring personality.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare learning materials and support the class teacher.
• Create a fun and engaging learning environment for students.
• Monitor academic and emotional progress of pupils.
• Assist with personal care and behaviour management when needed.

Skills

SEN experience

Engagement skills

Communication skills

Compassionate

Proactive

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

Are you 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.