Special Needs TA — Primary/EY, Makaton & Down's Support

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Professional development including M–a

Job summary

Oak Lodge School is seeking 2 experienced Teaching Assistants to join our primary/early years provision. The roles are 32.5 hours per week for 39 weeks, with a permanent contract and start date as soon as possible.

You will support pupils with Down's syndrome and other complex needs, use Makaton to aid communication and provide personal care. We offer a supportive team environment, small school community (91 pupils) and ongoing professional development including Makaton training.

Qualifications

• Experience in a special school primary or early years setting.
• Experience working with pupils with Down's syndrome.
• Confident in delivering personal care.
• Proficient in using Makaton to support communication.
• Grade A–C in English and Mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with Down's syndrome and other complex special educational needs in primary/early years settings
• Providing personal care including toileting, feeding and hygiene support
• Using Makaton and other communication strategies to support pupils' understanding and expression
• Supporting pupils in accessing learning activities as directed by the teacher
• Supervising and supporting pupils when swimming, including entering the water
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and families to deliver individual programmes
• Creating resources and adapting activities to meet individual learning needs
• Promoting inclusion, independence and positive behaviour

Skills

Special education experience

Makaton proficiency

Personal care delivery

Team collaboration

Support for Down's syndrome

Education

Grade A-C in English

Grade A-C in Mathematics

Job description

Oak Lodge School is seeking 2 experienced Teaching Assistants to join our primary/early years provision. The roles are 32.5 hours per week for 39 weeks, with a permanent contract and start date as soon as possible.

You will support pupils with Down's syndrome and other complex needs, use Makaton to aid communication and provide personal care. We offer a supportive team environment, small school community (91 pupils) and ongoing professional development including Makaton training.