Special School Assistant

Academics Ltd; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Une école primaire spécialisée à Southampton recherche un Assistant Scolaire Spécialisé pour rejoindre leur équipe à partir de septembre. Ce rôle enrichissant implique de soutenir les élèves ayant des difficultés d'apprentissage complexes, en favorisant leur inclusion et leur développement. Les candidats doivent avoir un bon niveau en anglais et en mathématiques et idéalement une expérience pertinente.

Qualifications

• Expérience de travail avec des enfants dans un cadre scolaire.
• Capacité à utiliser PECS et Makaton appréciée.
• Fiabilité et enthousiasme sont essentiels.

Responsibilities

• Soutenir des classes de jusqu'à 9 élèves avec 1 enseignant et 3 assistants.
• Assurer le soutien individuel et en petits groupes.
• Aider aux besoins alimentaires et d'hygiène personnelle.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Relationship Building

Motivating

Education

GCSE C or above in English and Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Job description

Special School Assistant - Southampton - September Start!

Academics are recruiting on behalf of an 'Outstanding' Primary SEN School in Southampton who are looking to appoint an experienced and compassionate Special School Assistant to join them in September.

This is a full-time, term-time contract. If you are looking for a permanent position and get on well, they will look to take you on a temp to perm contract so please only apply if you are ultimately looking for a permanent position.

To be considered for this position you MUST have GCSE C or above in English and Maths, or level 2 Functional Skills English and Maths.

The position is full-time, term-time - Mon-Fri 8.45am-3.15pm.

They are looking for a hardworking and resilient Special School Assistant who is able to build positive relationships with young people. Someone who can support, motivate and encourage the children with their learning and act as a positive role model. If you are looking for a rewarding and satisfying job, this role is for you.

The school in Southampton caters for pupils aged 4-11 with complex learning difficulties including autism, speech and language disorders and challenging behaviours. All pupils have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

The successful Special School Assistant will ideally have had experience of working with children within a school setting. Experience of using PECS, Makaton etc would be an advantage. They are looking for support staff who are compassionate, enthusiastic, reliable and resilient.

You will be supporting classes of up to 9 pupils with 1 class teacher and 3 Special School Assistant's. You will be required to support on a 1:1 and small group basis and assist with feeding and personal hygiene duties.

The school is purpose built and includes soft play rooms, mutli-sensory interactive rooms and a hydrotherapy pool.

If you are a Special School Assistant looking for a new position and live in Southampton, please get in touch and send a copy of your updated CV using the link provided.