A Specialist School near Trowbridge are seeking a dedicated Graduate to join their team as a SEN Support Assistant. The school caters for children aged 4-16 with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including autism, sensory processing difficulties, communication challenges and associated learning needs.
As a SEN Support Assistant, you will assist a class of 5 to 10 pupils, working closely with the schools teaching team, therapists, and support staff. Together, you will deliver individualised learning plans and interventions that promote each student's learning, independence, communication, and emotional well-being.
As a SEN Support Assistant, you will:
Provide support and encouragement to help students reach their potential.
Foster a calm, structured and positive environment to reduce anxiety and build each pupils' confidence.
Learn to roll out specialist interventions to support communication, social interaction and sensory needs.
Assist with challenging behaviours, pastoral care and personal care.This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive specialist environment. By engaging with autism-specific and specialist communication methods, you will build a strong foundation for a career in Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Counselling, Social Work or Occupational Therapy.
SEN Support Assistant
Start Date ASAP
£85 - £100 per day
Trowbridge
Mon-Fri, 8:30am to 3:30pm
Graduate Opportunity!Are you interested in this position? If yes, then apply today via this advert.
SEN Support Assistant, Trowbridge, Trowbridge, Trowbridge
Salary description
£85.00 - £100.00 per day