Special School Assistant

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary SEN school in Southampton seeks an experienced Special School Assistant for a full-time, term-time position starting in September. The role involves supporting pupils aged 4-11 with complex learning difficulties, promoting positive learning experiences, and building effective relationships with students. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and a compassionate mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in a school setting.
• Compassionate, enthusiastic, reliable, and resilient.
• Ability to support 1:1 and small groups.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage children with their learning.
• Assist with personal hygiene duties and feeding.
• Work with classes of up to 9 pupils with complex needs.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Motivation

Relationship Building

Education

GCSE C or above in English and Maths

Level 2 Functional Skills English and Maths

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.