Complex Needs Assistant

Posted 19 September 2019
Salary £70 - £85 per day
Job type Contract
Discipline Special Education Needs
ReferencecomplexneedsSENTA_1568881721
Contact NameCarly Walters

Job description

Complex Needs Assistant

Remedy Education are working with a rewarding SEND school in Southwark to recruit various Teaching Assistants.

The school caters for secondary students with Autism, PMLD and Complex Needs. You will be working with a class of 5 - 9 pupils providing 1:1 and general class support.

Children are grouped based on age, however, there will be varying abilities, with some students being non-verbal, therefore PECs and Makaton are a must. There will also be personal care involved, and you must be prepared to assist with this.

*Applications for the position are welcome from candidates of ranging experience although previous experience working with students with SEND is an advantage.

If you are a future/aspiring teacher or an experienced SEND teaching assistant this opportunity could be ideal for you. In addition, if you have experience as a Carer and you are interested in education, please do apply!

You will:

  • Have experience with Complex Needs (professional or personal)
  • Are confident in supporting challenging behaviours
  • Be able to demonstrate your ability to build professional relationships with
  • students
  • Have a positive and proactive attitude
  • Have an interest in education

Applications are encouraged from:

  • Carers
  • Youth workers
  • Behaviour Mentors
  • SEND Teaching Assistants
  • Graduates

Application Process
Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Remedy Education directly.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

Remedy Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

By applying for this role, you are consenting to Remedy Education storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR requirements If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education