At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with special needs in a vibrant school environment.
- Company: Welcoming school in Eastbourne dedicated to nurturing children's development.
- Benefits: Training provided, rewarding experience, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and professional development.
- Why this job: Join us to empower children and help them thrive in their learning journey.
- Qualifications: Compassionate attitude; experience preferred but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
Special Needs Support needed for a welcoming and growing school in Eastbourne. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is eager and passionate to support the lives of children who need that extra bit of support. Communication is at the heart of what the school promotes to help children learn, grow and develop! A large percentage of children within this setting have Autism, and as a result have difficulty communicating or may need certain adaptations to help them flourish. If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a significant impact on a child’s life, then this is for you!
About the role:
- Supporting the class teacher to ensure children are appropriately supported.
- Working with children 1-1, in time conducting activities to promote development and engagement.
- Supporting children with a range of needs; Autism, ADHD, Pathological Demand Avoidance, Speech and Language challenges.
- Monday to Friday, 8.25am – 3.30pm.
About you:
- Compassionate and pro-active.
- Intuitive and sensitive to children and their needs.
- Versatile and able to work on your feet – schools can be fast paced and no day is the same.
- Previous experience is preferable but not essential.
Training will be provided on the following areas:
- Enhanced Safeguarding Pathway: Keeping children safe whilst in your care is our number one priority. Our enhanced Safeguarding pathway will help you to understand your role in child protection, how you can spot signs of abuse, how to ensure you are accurately reporting and assess how you can support students in protecting themselves whilst online.
- How to be a great Teaching Assistant: This course will teach you about personal and professional conduct in schools, the basics of teaching and learning, how to effectively work with other teachers and how you can go above and beyond to support your students.
- Special Needs Awareness Pathway: This course will cover aspects of Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Attachment Disorder, Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD and will give you a basic understanding of how you may need to change your approach to reach all of the pupils in your class.
- Differentiating your approach to safeguarding with SEND pupils: When working with vulnerable students it is crucial to put in place additional parameters to support students.
- Understanding the link between Abuse and Mental Health: This short course looks at considering how abuse may have influenced those Mental Health issues.
- Enable Children to Feel Safe: Taking an informed approach to children with special needs and making them feel safe creates a space where children can thrive.
- Managing Pupils Behaviour to Improve Learning: This course helps you look at how to help students focus and reduce behavioural issues.
- Effectively Working with Other Adults in School: This is a great course on how to ensure you work effectively with other staff in your school.
All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided.
Trainee Special Needs Assistant – Eastbourne employer: Engage Partners Limited
Engage Partners Limited is an excellent employer for those looking to kickstart their career in education, particularly as a Primary Teaching Assistant Apprentice in Dartford. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company offers a fully funded Level 3 Apprenticeship, comprehensive training, and mentoring, all within a supportive work culture that values learning and development. This role not only allows you to earn while you learn but also provides a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in children's lives.
