Complex Needs SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you looking for a role working with children with complex needs and disabilities, including MLD, PMLD, physical needs, and a range of SEN?

Do you have experience of supporting pupils with SEN requirements, additional needs, or disabilities? Are you confident in working with children with autism, cerebral palsy, MLD, SpLD, or other SEN barriers? Have you ever had experience with PECS, Makaton, BSL, or any communication method? Are you comfortable supporting children who require personal care, lifting, and physical support?

The Job…

Working with pupils aged 11 to 19 in the secondary part of a large specialist SEN school, you'll be kept busy! The role involves support across a number of classes, some one-to-one Teaching Assistant work, and some small class support. You'll be supporting the class teacher as part of a team of teaching assistants, to help the children with whatever they may need! Some physical support, help with communication and interpersonal skills, and delivery of sensory curriculum based learning activities!

You'll Be…

Experienced working with children with a disability or SEN
Happy to carry out personal care including changing and hoists
Able to hold student attention and focus with excellent communication skills
Promote happiness, self-reliance and encourage positive interactionsWe're… Academics!

Academics are an established and respected education recruiter
Generous rates of pay
A dedicated SEN Consultant
A large number of schools exclusive to Academics
Honest and friendly service
Access to our 'Refer a Friend' schemeOur staff say…

'Regular and relevant work was provided, and I could not ask for more from a supply agency.'
'Professional, competitive and compassionate; they go above and beyond to ensure that you find the right placements!'
'Their attitude and diligence since in ensuring that myself and several others are doing well and are comfortable in our roles is outstanding and highlight them as credits to the team.'Could this be the role for you? Send your CV over, or give me a call!

Is this role not what you're looking for? We are constantly in need of talented education staff to fill a wide variety of positions. Please get in touch and we're happy to discuss our opportunities with you