Teaching Assistant for Children with Complex Disabilities

Teaching Assistant for Children with Complex Disabilities

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

Have you ever worked with people with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, SLD, or other SEND?

Have you ever used Makaton, PECS, BSL, or any alternative communication method?

Have you ever supported people with physical disabilities, including those who require personal care or lifting and handling?

The Job…

Working with pupils in a large specialist SEN school, no two days will be the same! 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 people with a disability or SEN
• Happy to carry out personal care including changing and manual handling
• Able to communicate effectively with children who may have limited verbal skills
• Promoting happiness, self-reliance and encourage positive interactions

We're… Academics!

• Academics are an established and respected education recruiter
• Generous rates of pay
• A dedicated SEN Consultant
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