SEN Support Specialist
Job Type: Temporary
Location: NCC - Hackney 6th form campus
Industry: Education
Length of Contract: Temporary - Ongoing
Key Responsibilities
* To provide physical and communication support using modes of communication appropriate to the individual needs of the student
* To provide communication support to enable full access to the curriculum and any extra-curricular activities, e.g. lessons, assemblies, parents' evenings, reviews, and visits
* To work with individuals and groups of students with additional needs under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO
* To help plan and organise learning activities for the students being supported
* To provide support that facilitates the student's cognitive development by removing barriers to learning
* To ensure the physical welfare of students and assist with physical needs as appropriate and agreed, including moving and handling and intimate care where required
* Under the guidance of the SENCO, contribute to setting individual targets and reviewing progress against those targets
* Attend and contribute to meetings, reviews, and written reports
* Monitor the progress of identified students, maintain accurate written records in line with Academy systems, and provide feedback to teachers on student progress
Skills & Experience
* Experience in learning support or support work with young people with learning disabilities (e.g. autism, ADHD, etc.)
* Experience working within an educational environment providing academic or personal care support
* Experience with or willingness to provide personal care support for individuals with high needs (e.g. PEG feeding, toileting, changing, etc.)
* Available to interview immediately
* Right to Work in the UK and an Enhanced Adult and Child DBS dated within the last 3 months or registered on the Update Service
Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer.
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