Special Needs Classroom Assistant

Location

Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly | United Kingdom

Job description

Special Needs Classroom Assistant

We are looking for a Special Needs Classroom Assistant to work full time in our client school in Ystrad Mynach. As a Special Needs Classroom Assistant you will work with students with additional needs including mainly Autism, and Behavioural Needs supporting them during the school day.

Hourly rate: £12.30

Hours: 8.30am-3.30pm

We are looking for a Special Needs Classroom Assistant that will be based in a small primary class part of a large ALN school in Ystrad Mynach. The learners are working to KS2 level so we are looking for a Special Needs Classroom Assistant that is creative and can work effectively in a team environment.

The ideal Special Needs Classroom Assistant should have experience supporting people with additional needs whether this is personal or professional. Although you will be mainly working with learners with ASD, the school caters to learners with a range of additional needs including Physical Disabilities, Sensory Impairments, Social, emotional and Mental Health and Behavioural Needs so varied experience with additional needs is great.

We are looking for someone committed to a full-time role and perm contracts are available for those performing well!

Day-to-day Role:

• Greeting learners when arriving at school, helping ensure learners are settled into class on time and are ready for the day.
• Supporting with creating and distributing learning materials
• Following instructions and guidance from the class teacher
• Attending class meetings and school training.
• Supporting the learners one on one and in small groups while they are completing tasks, games and activities set out by the teacher.
• Leading small groups of learners through an activity created by the teacher.
• Monitoring learners throughout the school day including breaks and lunch time to ensure they are safe.
• Providing support with personal care and feeding if required.

Requirements to work in Schools:

• Enhanced DBS
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• 2 Employment references
• Safeguarding level 2

If you are interested in the role, please get in touch with the South Wales SEN Branch at Teaching Personnel. This position is for immediate start, apply today!

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£11.85 - £12.3 per hour