Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable young people with complex needs and behaviours, empowering them to overcome barriers to learning?
Teaching Personnel are looking for experienced and person-centred SEN Learning Support Assistants, with a background in complex needs, to work with a non-verbal KS2 student with autism and learning, communication and sensory needs.
Based in Mid Cornwall, this role involves planning and delivering learning and engaging activities at early years levels, as well as providing communication, emotional and behavioural support. Knowledge of PECS or Makaton is desirable, but not essential. You will be working alongside other professionals who will be providing different aspects of care.
The placements:
- Working with your student on a 1:1 basis in a school setting
- This is a full time role, but the School will consider 2x part time TA's as an alternative
What you need to apply:
- Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience working with vulnerable children or young people with additional needs (SEN, SEMH needs and other barriers to learning)
- Experience delivering or supporting numeracy, literacy and communication skills in creative, practical and engaging ways
- Knowledge of PECS or Makaton is desirable
- A commitment to keeping children and young people safe and a practical and up to date knowledge of safeguarding
The benefits:
- Additional CPD opportunities to support you in your new role
- Working within a OFSTED rated good School, with a supportive and friendly team
- Weekly pay, at competative rates
If you would be interested in this role, and would like to gain additional information - or to apply, please contact Louise on 01872 250 123, or click to apply.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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