Overview
Special School Assistant - Primary SEN School, Southampton. This is a full-time, term-time contract. If you are looking for a permanent position and get on well, they will look to take you on a temp to perm contract, so please only apply if you are ultimately looking for a permanent position. The school caters for pupils aged 4-11 with complex learning difficulties including autism, speech and language disorders and challenging behaviours. All pupils have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
Responsibilities
* Support classes of up to 9 pupils with 1 class teacher and 3 Special School Assistants.
* Support on a 1:1 and small group basis; assist with feeding and personal hygiene duties.
* Build positive relationships with young people; help motivate and encourage their learning; act as a positive role model.
Qualifications
* GCSE C or above in English and Maths, or level 2 Functional Skills English and Maths.
* Experience of working with children within a school setting (ideally).
* Experience of using PECS, Makaton etc would be an advantage.
Role details
Location: Southampton
Age range of pupils: 4-11
Contract: Full-time, term-time, Mon-Fri 8:45am-3:15pm
Subject/Specialism: Special School Assistant for a Primary SEN School
Application and notes
If you are a Special School Assistant looking for a new position and live in Southampton, please get in touch and send a copy of your updated CV using the link provided. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest.
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