Location: Sutton
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: £85-100 per day (PAYE, depending on experience)
Contract Type: Temp to Perm
This warm and welcoming school in Sutton is seeking a passionate SLD Teaching Assistant to join their team. The school caters to pupils aged 4-19 with severe learning disabilities (SLD), some of whom are autistic or have significant social and emotional difficulties. Some students have limited mobility and use wheelchairs, so experience supporting students with physical disabilities is highly desirable.
At this school, you will be part of a very creative and safe learning environment where the well-being of staff is prioritised. You will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing exceptional care and education to students. As a SLD Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students' individual needs, including academic, social, emotional, and physical development.
The ideal SLD Teaching Assistant:
- Experience working with children and young people with Autism/ASC and complex needs (professionally or personally)
- 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
- Relevant qualifications and/or degrees such as Health and Social Care, Psychology, Criminology, or Nursing are a plus
- 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 towards supporting students with diverse needs
If you're passionate about supporting students with SEN and making a positive impact in their lives, we want to hear from you!
Join our dedicated team and be part of a supportive environment where every contribution counts. Together, we can empower students to thrive and succeed!
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're the ideal candidate for this position.