Special Needs Classroom Assistant

Special Needs Classroom Assistant
Hebburn (Full Time)
£(Apply online only) per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

March 2024 onwards

The School and Role

This EYFS, Primary, Secondary and Post-16 SEND school, based in South Tyneside is looking to appoint a passionate Special Needs Classroom Assistant to work in either Key Stage 1, 2, 3 or 4 classes on a full-time basis. Working in this SEND school as part of an established team, the desired Special Needs Classroom Assistant will be working on a 1:1 basis with pupils with SEND including Autism, MLD, SLD, PMLD, ADHD, Specific Learning Difficulties, Complex Medical Needs and Speech and Language Difficulties. This full time Special Needs Classroom Assistant role is long term from March ongoing. You must be happy with feeding and changing and being involved in hydrotherapy sessions supporting children in and out of the pool. There is a requirement to help with moving and supporting the children. Manual handling training is not essential but desirable.

The school is a nurturing, educational and therapeutic community for pupils and their families and pride themselves on having a positive and welcoming atmosphere. They work together to provide a stimulating environment to ensure the pupils achieve to the best of their ability. The school understands that all pupils are unique and we empower them to achieve independence and success in the wider world.  

Requirements

The desired Special Needs Classroom Assistant will have;

• Experience of working with primary or secondary school aged children.
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND.
• A passion for the progress of SEND primary and secondary school pupils.
• An ability to work as part of a team.
• Must be happy with personal care assistance and feeding.
• Must be happy to assist pupils in the hydrotherapy pool.
• Manual handling is desirable but not essential.

What we offer
As a Special Needs Classroom Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from: 

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. 
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability). 
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions. 
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. 

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

 
How to apply 
If you are a Special Needs Classroom Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. 

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed).

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