Teaching Assistant - Complex SEN Class

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are recruiting an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Skelmersdale, supporting pupils within a Complex SEN classroom.

This rewarding role involves working with children who have PMLD, GLD, Autism and a range of complex needs. The school seeks a committed and nurturing individual who can provide consistent support and help pupils achieve their targets.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in SEN schools or specialist provisions.
• Experience supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Comfortable providing personal care.
• Knowledge of Autism, PMLD, and additional learning needs.
• Experience using alternative communication methods such as Makaton or PECS.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within a specialist SEN school environment.
• Work with children with complex needs including PMLD and Autism alongside learning difficulties.
• Provide personal care where required.
• Support pupils who use non-verbal communication methods.
• Implement strategies outlined within EHCPs.
• Use Makaton, PECS, sensory approaches and other communication techniques to support learning and engagement.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.

Skills

SEN experience

Complex needs

Makaton

PECS

Personal care

Job description

-Skelmersdale
-£14.25 - £15.00 per hour
-Full-Time, Monday-Friday
-Start ASAP (Subject to Vetting)
-Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

Teaching Personnel are recruiting for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Skelmersdale, supporting pupils within a Complex SEN classroom.

This rewarding role involves working with children who have PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties), Global Learning Delay (GLD), Autism, and a range of complex additional needs. The school is looking for a committed and nurturing individual who can provide consistent support and help pupils achieve their individual targets.

• Supporting pupils within a specialist SEN school environment.
• Working closely with children with complex needs, including PMLD and Autism alongside learning difficulties.
• Providing personal care where required.
• Supporting pupils who use non-verbal communication methods.
• Implementing strategies outlined within EHCPs.
• Using Makaton, PECS, sensory approaches, and other communication techniques to support learning and engagement.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.

• Previous experience working within SEN schools or specialist provisions.
• Experience supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Comfortable providing personal care.
• Knowledge of Autism, PMLD, and additional learning needs.
• Experience using alternative communication methods such as Makaton or PECS.
• A patient, resilient, and proactive approach.

• A welcoming and supportive specialist setting.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to pupils' lives.
• Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate following a successful placement.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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