Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

Salary/Rate:£90 PAYE
Job type:Contract
Town/City:Southwark
County:South East London
Type of Role:Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant
Job ref:7161
Post Date:15.10.24
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About the Role

London Borough of Southwark 

Full Time

Long term to permanent 

Immediate Start

£95 per day PAYE

 

We are working with a fantastic school in the Southwark area to support students with PMLD and complex needs. In this role, you will be working alongside various professionals in a bespoke building with a range of sensory rooms, a hydrotherapy pool and therapists. In this role, you will be supporting students with various activities which promote mobility and sensory needs.

 

SEN Teaching Assistant main responsibilities:

  • Providing support to students with Autism/ASC, complex needs, severe learning difficulties, profound multiple learning difficulties, and medical needs, in their academic and personal development

  • Assisting students with limited mobility, including those who use wheelchairs, in accessing the school environment and participating in classroom activities

  • Collaborating with teachers and other staff to create a safe and inclusive learning environment

  • Implementing personalised curriculum and behaviour management strategies for students

  • Supporting students in developing their communication, social, and life skills

  • Assisting with personal care tasks, including feeding, toileting, and medication administration as required

 

Ideal SEN Teaching Assistant:

  • Ideally have experience working with children and young people with Autism/ASC and complex needs, preferably in an educational or care setting

  • Ideally have knowledge and experience in supporting students with physical disabilities and mobility issues, including wheelchair users

  • May have worked as a care worker or care assistant

  • May have relevant qualifications and/or degrees such as Health and Social Care, Psychology, Criminology, or Nursing

  • Aspiring educational psychologists, therapists, or educators

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and parents

  • Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude toward supporting students with diverse needs

 

What will the school expect from you?

  • A serious hunger to build a career around SEN

  • Someone who will go above and beyond to care for SEN children

  • A staff member who excels at building solid relationships with other workforce and students

  • A nurturing yet resilient character

 

This role is an amazing opportunity with training provided in a bespoke environment designed for the needs of the students. There are progression paths for either internal progression or external progression through the credentials you would gain in this role. So, if this sounds like the role for you, why not apply today?

 

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