These roles involve supporting pupils with complex special educational needs, including profound and multiple learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties, autism, sensory needs, communication difficulties and physical disabilities.
The school is looking for caring, resilient and proactive support staff who are confident working with pupils both inside and outside of the classroom. You will help pupils access learning, build independence, develop confidence, manage social situations and engage positively throughout the school day.
There are opportunities available at both Level 1 and Level 2, depending on your experience.
Level 1 roles may suit candidates with experience supporting children or young people with SEN, either in a school, care, support work or similar setting.
Level 2 roles are better suited to candidates with stronger SEN experience, particularly those who have worked with PMLD, SLD, complex needs, non-verbal pupils, sensory needs, physical disabilities or communication difficulties.
The role may involve working 1:1, supporting small groups, assisting with classroom activities, preparing resources, supporting behaviour and communication strategies, and working closely with teachers and therapy staff.
Applicants must be comfortable supporting pupils with personal care where required, including feeding, toileting, hygiene and mobility support.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting pupils with complex SEN, including PMLD, SLD, autism, sensory and communication needs
Working 1:1 and with small groups under the direction of teaching staff
Helping pupils access learning and classroom activities
Encouraging independence, confidence and positive social interaction
Supporting personal care, feeding, toileting, hygiene and mobility where required
Preparing learning resources and classroom materials
Supporting communication, sensory and behaviour strategies
Liaising with teachers, therapy staff and wider support teams
Keeping records of pupil progress, concerns and positive developments
Promoting a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
Experience supporting children or young people with SEN
A calm, patient and resilient approach
Confidence supporting pupils with high levels of need
Willingness to assist with personal care
Good communication, literacy and numeracy skills
The ability to work well as part of a team
An understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
Particularly Suitable Experience
PMLD or profound disabilities
SLD or complex needs
Specialist SEN school experience
Non-verbal pupils or communication difficulties
Physical disabilities or mobility support
Sensory needs
Personal care, feeding or toileting
AAC, PECS, Makaton, Signalong or Widgit
Manual handling, hoisting or moving and handling
Autism, SpLD, dyslexia or behaviour support training
NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Learning Support, Childcare, Health & Social Care or similar
Apply Now
To be considered for one of these Special Support Assistant roles, please apply with your CV today.
We are especially interested in hearing from candidates with experience supporting pupils with profound disabilities, PMLD, SLD, complex needs, sensory needs, communication difficulties, physical disabilities or personal care requirements
Salary description
£24000.00 - £26000.00 per year