Chiltern Wood School's complex primary and secondary team at Cressex is recruiting teaching assistants to support pupils with severe and complex learning needs, including complex autism. The work follows a life-skills curriculum and a therapeutic approach, supporting pupils' communication, physical, social and emotional development alongside on-site occupational and speech and language therapists. Full training is given, so prior experience is not essential, though experience of play-based work helps. Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK are needed, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Support pupils' communication, physical, social and emotional development
- Deliver the life-skills curriculum so pupils can live as independently as possible
- Attend to pupils' welfare and emotional needs
- Build positive relationships with pupils, their families and supporting professionals
- Work within a therapeutic approach alongside on-site occupational and speech and language therapists
- Contribute to the educational and social development of children and young people
What’s required
Skills & knowledge
- Qualities to attend to pupils' welfare and emotional needs
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
- Full vetting checks, including online searches and satisfactory references
Other
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupils' welfare
Nice to have
- Experience of a play-based approach
What’s offered
- Training in communication books and devices, low arousal approach, and behaviour and de-escalation
- Training in occupational therapy basics, including sensory regulation
- Training in child protection, online safety and GDPR
- Training in administering medication and an introduction to dysphagia
- Support from experienced and welcoming staff
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
