Temp-to-Perm SEN Teaching Assistant — Complex Needs

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

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.