Job Description
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, in the Stoke on Trent area?
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, and able to work in Stoke on Trent?
The Job
Working with pupils aged 11 to 19 in the secondary part of a large specialist SEN school in Stoke on Trent, 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
1. Experienced working with children with a disability or SEN
2. Happy to carry out personal care including changing and hoists
3. Able to hold student attention and focus with excellent communica...