At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with personal care and deliver engaging, multi-sensory learning activities.
- Company: A supportive Catholic school with a strong community ethos.
- Benefits: Join a dedicated team and enjoy professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of an exciting partnership of schools focused on growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with EHCPs and confidence in using technology for learning.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Essential Skills
- Ability to support the personal care needs of pupils, in line with Local Authority guidance where required.
- Experience working with pupils who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
- Confidence in delivering planned, personalised, and multi-sensory learning activities based on pupils’ EHCP outcomes, under the direction of the Class Teacher.
- Confident in providing effective 1:1 support to pupils.
- Confident in using technology to support the Class Teacher to capture learning and progress.
- Ability to maintain effective ongoing communication and regular review processes between home and school.
Desirable Skills
- Experience working with children with complex communication needs, including autism.
- Experience supporting non-verbal learners.
- Knowledge and experience in delivering multi-sensory approaches to learning.
- Training or experience in early communication strategies, such as Intensive Interaction, Makaton, Attention Autism (Bucket), and activities to develop communication and language (e.g. copying games, choice-making, matching activities).
- Experience supporting children with sensory processing difficulties.
- Training in safer handling approaches (e.g. Team Teach).
The successful applicant will
- Fully support the Catholic ethos of our school.
- Have high standards of oral, written and numeracy skills.
- Be a great team player who can also work independently and take initiative.
- Be committed to education and ensuring equal opportunities.
- Take part in whole-school INSET activities to enhance job effectiveness.
- Experience working within a Catholic school would be desirable, but is not essential.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016), and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.
In return, our school offers:
- Professional and dedicated staff, supportive parents, and active Governors.
- A strong, hardworking and dedicated staff team.
- A genuinely exciting partnership of schools, known as the Tolkien Cluster, that thrive together as a group through training and shared expertise.
- A willingness to embrace new ideas.
GR2 EHCP 1:1 Support Assistant (KS2) in Birmingham employer: St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School
As a GR2 EHCP 1:1 Support Assistant at our school, you will join a vibrant community dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all pupils. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work culture, where professional development is encouraged through shared training opportunities within the Tolkien Cluster, ensuring that you grow alongside your colleagues. With a commitment to upholding our Catholic ethos and providing tailored support to children with diverse needs, this role offers a meaningful chance to make a real difference in students' lives while being part of a passionate and dedicated team.
Contact Details:
St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School Recruitment Team
