Special Needs Assistant

Description

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity supporting children with complex additional needs?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting for a dedicated Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to work within a supportive primary school in the Tottington area of Bury.

The school is committed to providing an inclusive and nurturing learning environment, ensuring that pupils with additional needs receive personalised support to help them develop communication, independence and life skills.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils with a range of complex needs, which may include autism, speech and language difficulties, physical disabilities and developmental delay.

The role will involve:

Providing one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with complex needs.

Supporting communication through visual aids, gestures and alternative communication strategies where appropriate.

Helping pupils access personalised learning activities.

Supporting sensory activities and emotional regulation.

Encouraging independence and the development of essential life skills.

Assisting with personal care where required and following agreed care plans.

Supporting pupils during classroom activities, transitions and break times.

Working collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO and external professionals.

The ideal candidate will have:

Previous experience supporting children with complex SEND.

A caring, patient and compassionate approach.

An understanding of autism, developmental delay and communication needs.

Confidence supporting pupils with personal care where required.

The ability to follow individual support plans and safeguarding procedures.

Strong teamwork and communication skills.

What Tradewind Recruitment can offer:

Competitive rates of pay.

Access to specialist SEND training and CPD.

A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support.

Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions. xjnqpsq

Access to a variety of specialist and mainstream school settings.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful difference to children who benefit from additional support every day.

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